Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems flew Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) on a Pegasus XL out of Air launch to orbit, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Cape Canaveral
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2019-10-11T02:00:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Pegasus XL lifts off from Air launch to orbit.
  2. Max-Q
    Pegasus XL 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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