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.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

820km

Inclination:

45°

Eccentricity:

0.006

Apogee Altitude:

825km

Perigee Altitude:

815km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location