Orbital Pegasus - Manual (Page 89)

Release 7.0 Apr 2010 C-3
Pegasus User’s Guide
C5.0 CONTROL CENTER
The launch team requires a control center to
conduct the launch countdown. This center
requires a minimum of 20 consoles with voice nets
and network computer displays. The consoles
must have the capability to remote key the radios
for communications with the carrier and chase
aircraft.
C6.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS
C6.1 Recording
Recording of all the telemetry downlinks is
required.
C6.2 IRIG Timing
IRIG timing is required.
C6.3 Weather Forecasts
Weather forecasts are required.
C7.0 OPTIONAL LAUNCH RANGES
Figure C-1 summarizes the additional launch
ranges available for Pegasus use, along with the
inclinations that are achievable from each range.
In addition, Orbital can, as an optional service,
launch Pegasus XL to low inclination easterly
orbits from alternative launch sites.
Figure C-1. Optional Launch Ranges