Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-A1 - A8

A Pegasus XL HAPS rocket launched Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-A1 - A8 from Air launch to orbit, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Pegasus XL HAPS
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Wallops Flight Facility
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-A1 - A8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-12-23T19:11:42.000Z
    Liftoff
    Pegasus XL HAPS lifts off from Air launch to orbit.
  2. Max-Q
    Pegasus XL HAPS passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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