Air launch to orbit missions

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space launch method
gptkbp:advantage potential cost savings
flexible launch location
reduced weather constraints
gptkbp:alternativeTo ground-based launch
gptkbp:first_successful_mission Pegasus (1990)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Air launch to orbit missions
gptkbp:launch_altitude typically 10-15 km
gptkbp:launchSite airborne (varies by mission)
gptkbp:notableCompany gptkb:Virgin_Orbit
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:Orbital_Sciences_Corporation
gptkb:Scaled_Composites
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:LauncherOne
gptkb:Pegasus
gptkb:SpaceShipOne
gptkb:SpaceShipTwo
gptkb:Boeing_X-37
gptkbp:payload_mass_range small to medium
gptkbp:payload_type satellites
scientific instruments
gptkbp:purpose deliver payload to orbit
gptkbp:status operational (as of 2023)
gptkbp:uses gptkb:aircraft
piston engine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:G-VWOW
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8