Pegasus Hybrid
Pegasus family
· built by Orbital Sciences Corporation
· maiden flight 1995-04-03
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
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
15.5 mLength
1.28 mDiameter
18 tLaunch mass
580 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
350 kgTo LEO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
4Total launches
4Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
4In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Apr 03, 1995 13:48 UTCEarliest tracked
Oct 09, 2000 05:38 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) | Oct 09, 2000 05:38 UTC | Success |
| Pegasus Hybrid | Satélite de Coleta de Dados-2 (SCD-2) | Oct 23, 1998 00:02 UTC | Success |
| Pegasus Hybrid | Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 3 (MSTI-3) | May 17, 1996 02:44 UTC | Success |
| Pegasus Hybrid | Orbcomm F1 - F2 & OrbView-1 | Apr 03, 1995 13:48 UTC | Success |