Pegasus XL | ST-5 FWD

A Pegasus XL rocket launched Pegasus XL | ST-5 FWD from Air launch to orbit, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Pegasus XL | ST-5 FWD cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-03-22T14:03:45.000Z
    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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