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APEX

Pegasus launch from Edwards AFB (United States) on August 3, 1994, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 3, 1994 · 14:38 UTCLaunch 1994-046Launch no. 3,915 in the log
RocketPegasus
SpaceportEdwards AFBpad RW04/22
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 3, 1994, 14:38
Launch designation
1994-046
Mission
APEX
Vehicle flight ID
F7

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,551 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.383 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
APEX1994-046ANORAD 23191USAF SMC/DoD Space Test ProgramTechnology261 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 22, 2024

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