Success
Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3)
Orbital Sciences Corporation(OSC)Commercial
Pegasus Hybrid
Friday, May 17, 1996 at 2:44 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,074
OSC Mission
#12
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#11
Designator
1996-031
Launch Window
NET
May 17, 1996, 2:44 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Air launch to orbit
Total Launches
51
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
34.7328, -120.5681
Pegasus Hybrid Specs
The Pegasus is an air-launched rocket developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems). Capable of carrying small payloads of up to 443 kilograms (977 lb) into low Earth orbit, the vehicle consists of three solid propellant stages and an optional monopropellant fourth stage. Pegasus is released from its carrier aircraft at approximately 40,000 ft (12,000 m), and its first stage has a wing and a tail to provide lift and attitude control while in the atmosphere.
Length
15.5 m
Diameter
1.28 m
Launch Mass
18 t
Thrust
580 kN
LEO Capacity
350 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1995
Fastest Turnaround
1y 1mo
Total Launches
4
Successful
4
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
4
Maiden flight: Apr 3, 1995
