Launching Satellites Into Space From an Aircraft Has Special Challenges
Credit: NASA PHOTOS
Firing a Pegasus winged booster into space from the Orbital Sciences Lockheed L-1011 launch aircraft requires precision timing by the transport's pilots and detailed coordination between the cockpit crew, onboard launch panel operators and ground control center. These different elements must...
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