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Northrop Grumman Space SystemsPegasus XL
Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
Success
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StatusSuccess
VehiclePegasus XL
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadCape Canaveral
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Mission
Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is a NASA mission to study Earth's thermosphere and ionosphere and the connection between space weather and weather on our planet. Mission is planned to last for two years.
Quick facts
VehiclePegasus XL
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadCape Canaveral
SiteAir launch to orbit
WindowOct 11, 01:30:00 UTC→Oct 11, 02:55:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyPegasus
