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Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite (SWAS)
Pegasus XLOrbital Sciences CorporationVandenberg Space Force Base
Sunday, December 6, 1998 · 12:57 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Pegasus XL
Profile →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 kilogr...
Height17.6 m
LEO Payload443 kg
Launches72
Successes65
Mission Brief
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
PayloadSubmillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite (SWAS)
OrbitUnknown
CustomerOrbital Sciences Corporation
Stages3
PadVandenberg Space Force Base, Air launch to orbit
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Vandenberg Space Force Base, Air launch to orbit
34.733°N, 120.568°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
