Name: ST-5 FWD — Pegasus XL
Start: 2006-03-22T14:03:45Z
End: 2006-03-22T14:03:45Z
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching ST-5 FWD?

Accepted Answer

ST-5 FWD is launching on the Pegasus XL.

Question 2

Who is launching ST-5 FWD?

Accepted Answer

ST-5 FWD is being launched by Orbital Sciences Corporation, a commercial launch provider.

Question 3

Where is ST-5 FWD launching from?

Accepted Answer

ST-5 FWD is launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base at Air launch to orbit.

Question 4

What orbit is ST-5 FWD heading to?

Accepted Answer

ST-5 FWD 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 ST-5 FWD mission?

Accepted Answer

NASA's three micro-sats were launched to test and validate new technologies for future science missions. ST5's objective was to demonstrate and flight qualify several innovative technologies and concepts for application to future space missions.

ST-5 FWD

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Vandenberg Space Force Base

Air launch to orbit

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