Pegasus XL with HAPS added the liquid monopropellant Hydrazine Auxiliary Propulsion System as a fourth stage, improving injection accuracy and performance for high-altitude missions. Six vehicles flew successfully from 1997 through 2005.
Identity
Family Name
Pegasus
Full Name
Pegasus XL with HAPS
Reusability
expendable
Slug
pegasus-xl-with-haps
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
XL with HAPS
Details
Description
Pegasus XL with HAPS added the liquid monopropellant Hydrazine Auxiliary Propulsion System as a fourth stage, improving injection accuracy and performance for high-altitude missions. Six vehicles flew successfully from 1997 through 2005.