Air launch to orbit missions
GPTKB entity
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:space_launch_method
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| gptkbp:advantage |
potential cost savings
flexible launch location reduced weather constraints |
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
ground-based launch
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| gptkbp:first_successful_mission |
Pegasus (1990)
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| gptkbp:launch_altitude |
typically 10-15 km
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| gptkbp:launchSite |
airborne (varies by mission)
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| 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
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| gptkbp:status |
operational (as of 2023)
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| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:piston_engine
gptkb:aircraft |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:G-VWOW
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Air launch to orbit missions
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