Pegasus XL | 8 x CYGNSS

Pegasus XL | 8 x CYGNSS lifted off aboard a Pegasus XL from Air launch to orbit, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital ATK
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Cape Canaveral
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Pegasus XL | 8 x CYGNSS cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-12-15T13:37:21.000Z
    Liftoff
    Pegasus XL 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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