Pegasus XL | Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR)

The Astrophysics flight Pegasus XL | Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) departed Air launch to orbit atop a Pegasus XL, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Kwajalein Atoll
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Pegasus XL | Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-06-13T16:00:37.000Z
    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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