Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission

Northrop Grumman Space Systems flew Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission 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
Mission Extension
Rocket
Pegasus XL
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Kwajalein Atoll
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-07-03T08:36:00.000Z
    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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