Pegasus Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Pegasus launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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Pegasus rocket

Basic Info

Name

Pegasus

Family

Pegasus

First Launch

5 Apr 1990

Successful Launches

4

Failed Launches

0

Rocket Info

Status

Inactive

Stages

3

Length

16.9 m

Diameter

1.27 m

Launch Mass

18 tons

Thrust

580 kN

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

LEO Capacity

443 kg

Launch Cost

$40M

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.

Launch Sites used by Pegasus

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station launch site

Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.

📍 FL, United States
🚀 987 Launches

Upcoming Launches

Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base launch site
📍 CA, United States
🚀 18 Launches

Upcoming Launches