Name: Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) — Pegasus XL
Start: 2019-10-11T02:00:30Z
End: 2019-10-11T02:55:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral

Question 1

What rocket is launching Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)?

Accepted Answer

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is launching on the Pegasus XL.

Question 2

Who is launching Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)?

Accepted Answer

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is being launched by Northrop Grumman Space Systems, a commercial launch provider founded in 2015.

Question 3

Where is Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) launching from?

Accepted Answer

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is launching from Cape Canaveral at Air launch to orbit.

Question 4

What orbit is Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) heading to?

Accepted Answer

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the Pegasus XL reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Pegasus XL is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Pegasus XL flown?

Accepted Answer

The Pegasus XL has launched 32 times to date, with 29 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) mission?

Accepted Answer

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is a NASA mission to study Earth's thermosphere and ionosphere and the connection between space weather and weather on our planet. Mission is planned to last for two years.

Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Cape Canaveral

Air launch to orbit

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