Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-C1 - C8

A Pegasus XL HAPS rocket launched Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-C1 - C8 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
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Target orbit
Unknown
Pegasus XL HAPS | Orbcomm-C1 - C8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-09-23T05:06:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Pegasus XL HAPS clears the pad at Air launch to orbit and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Pegasus XL HAPS pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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