Northrop Grumman's Pegasus-XL vehicle

Orbcomm B5

The launch of Northrop Grumman Pegasus-XL took place on 2 Aug 1998, launching the Orbcomm B5 mission. The launch site was Wallops Island, Virginia, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 820.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

2 Aug 1998

04:24 PM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

Northrop Grumman

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Wallops Island

Virginia, United States

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Pegasus-XL

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

820km

Inclination:

45°

Eccentricity:

0.006

Apogee Altitude:

825km

Perigee Altitude:

815km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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