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Space Technology 5 (ST-5) (3x microsats)

Pegasus XLOrbital Sciences CorporationVandenberg Space Force Base
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 · 08:10 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Pegasus XL

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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

Provider

Orbital Sciences Corporation

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Mission Brief

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

PayloadSpace Technology 5 (ST-5) (3x microsats)
OrbitUnknown
CustomerOrbital Sciences Corporation
Stages3
PadVandenberg Space Force Base, Air launch to orbit

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Vandenberg Space Force Base

Air launch to orbit

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
34.733°N
Longitude
120.568°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

08:10 PM UTC - 08:10 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.