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Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) launched on Fri, Oct 11, 2019, 02:00 AM UTC — a Northrop Grumman Space Systems mission.
Launch SuccessfulNorthrop Grumman Space Systems
Lifted offNET Oct 2019
NET Fri, Oct 11, 2019, 02:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Pegasus XLVehicle
Northrop Grumman Space SystemsProvider
Cape CanaveralPad
Air launch to orbitLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Pegasus XL to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Pegasus XL ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is a NASA mission to study Earth's thermosphere and ionosphere and the connection between space weather and weather on our planet. Mission is planned to last for two years.
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Frequently asked
What time does Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) launch?
Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is scheduled to lift off Fri, Oct 11, 2019, 02:00 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)?
Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is an Northrop Grumman Space Systems mission flying on a Pegasus XL.
Where does Pegasus XL | Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) launch from?
It lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Air launch to orbit.