ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2)
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Oct 9, 2000 at 05:38 UTC
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PADKwajalein Atoll
SITEAir launch to orbit →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7a8b05d4-846d-4605-9fa6-ead7a70a0964
Reported date: Oct 9, 2000 at 05:38 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Pegasus Hybrid →
MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
Hybrid
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) launch?
The Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2000 at 5:38 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2)?
The Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) mission uses the Pegasus Hybrid rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Pegasus Hybrid has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) launching from?
The launch takes place from Kwajalein Atoll at Air launch to orbit.
Who is launching Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2)?
The Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 9, 2000 at 05:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 7a8b05d4-846d-4605-9fa6-ead7a70a0964
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 8.72, 167.73
Mission Profile
Pegasus Hybrid | High Energy Transient Explorer 2 (HETE-2) was a Pegasus Hybrid mission operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation that lifted off from Kwajalein Atoll, Air launch to orbit on October 9, 2000. The launch was a success.