Pegasus Hybrid
In-activeOrbital Sciences Corporation (OSC)
April 3, 1995
Description
The Pegasus is an air-launched rocket developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems). Capable of carrying small payloads of up to 443 kilograms (977 lb) into low Earth orbit, the vehicle consists of three solid propellant stages and an optional monopropellant fourth stage. Pegasus is released from its carrier aircraft at approximately 40,000 ft (12,000 m), and its first stage has a wing and a tail to provide lift and attitude control while in the atmosphere.
Specifications
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Max Stage
3 -
Length
15.5 m -
Diameter
1.28 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
18.0 T -
Thrust
580.0 kN -
Apogee (Sub-Orbital)
4000.0 km
Family
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Name
Pegasus Hybrid -
Family
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Variant
Hybrid -
Alias
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Full Name
Pegasus Hybrid
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
350.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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Orbital Sciences Corporation
Commercial
None
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