Pegasus HybridHybrid

Manufacturer: Orbital Sciences Corporation · Maiden flight: 3 April 1995 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

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.

Recent launches

Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2)

Orbital Sciences Corporation · Air launch to orbit

9 October 2000Save Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2)☆

Pegasus Hybrid | Satélite de Coleta de Dados-2 (SCD-2)

Orbital Sciences Corporation · Air launch to orbit

23 October 1998Save Pegasus Hybrid | Satélite de Coleta de Dados-2 (SCD-2)☆

Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3)

Orbital Sciences Corporation · Air launch to orbit

17 May 1996Save Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3)☆

Pegasus Hybrid | Orbcomm F1 - F2 & OrbView-1

Orbital Sciences Corporation · Air launch to orbit

3 April 1995Save Pegasus Hybrid | Orbcomm F1 - F2 & OrbView-1☆