Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-B1 - B8

A Pegasus XL HAPS rocket launched Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-B1 - B8 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-B1 - B8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-08-02T16:24:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Pegasus XL HAPS is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Pegasus XL 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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