Air launch to orbit missions
GPTKB entity
Statements (27)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
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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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Air launch to orbit missions
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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
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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:aircraft
piston engine |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:G-VWOW
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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