ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION

Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI)

SUCCESSFeb 5, 2002 at 20:58 UTCPegasus XL →
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 556fc04a-d443-4b90-866b-1fd4640190fa
Reported date: Feb 5, 2002 at 20:58 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%

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.

When is the Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) launch?
The Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 8:58 PM 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 XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI)?
The Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) mission uses the Pegasus XL rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Pegasus XL has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) launching from?
The launch takes place from Cape Canaveral at Air launch to orbit.
Who is launching Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI)?
The Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Pegasus XL | Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 5, 2002 at 20:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 hours ago
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Launch ID: 556fc04a-d443-4b90-866b-1fd4640190fa
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