Pegasus XL | Space Technology 5 (ST-5) (3x microsats)

The orbital flight Pegasus XL | Space Technology 5 (ST-5) (3x microsats) departed Air launch to orbit atop a Pegasus XL, bound for the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Pegasus XL | Space Technology 5 (ST-5) (3x microsats) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-03-28T20:10:00.000Z
    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. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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