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Alexis

Pegasus launch from Edwards AFB (United States) on April 25, 1993, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 25, 1993 · 13:56 UTCLaunch 1993-026Launch no. 3,808 in the log
RocketPegasus
SpaceportEdwards AFBpad RW04/22
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 25, 1993, 13:56
Launch designation
1993-026
Mission
Alexis
Vehicle flight ID
004/F4

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
861 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.333 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Alexis1993-026ANORAD 22638USAF SMC/DoD Space Test ProgramAstronomy113 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm CDS-21993-026BNORAD 22639Orbcomm Inc.Technology18 kgIn orbit, attached to another object

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.