Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3)

A Pegasus Hybrid rocket launched Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3) from Air launch to orbit, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Pegasus Hybrid
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-05-17T02:44:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Pegasus Hybrid roars off the pad at Air launch to orbit.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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