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Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4)
Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4) launched on Wed, Oct 22, 1997, 01:13 PM UTC — a Orbital Sciences Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrbital Sciences Corporation
Lifted offNET Oct 1997
NET Wed, Oct 22, 1997, 01:13 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
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.
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What time does Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4) launch?
Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Oct 22, 1997, 01:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4)?
Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4) is an Orbital Sciences Corporation mission flying on a Pegasus XL.
Where does Pegasus XL | Space Test Experiments Platform-4 (STEP-4) launch from?
It lifts off from Wallops Flight Facility, Air launch to orbit.