Pegasus HAPS | 7 microsats

Pegasus HAPS | 7 microsats lifted off aboard a Pegasus HAPS from Air launch to orbit, carrying its payload to the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Pegasus HAPS
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Edwards Air Force Base
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Pegasus HAPS | 7 microsats cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-07-17T17:33:53.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Pegasus HAPS is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Pegasus HAPS endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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