Pegasus Engine Ignites after Drop from B-52 Mothership
Against the midnight blue of a high-altitude sky, Orbital Sciences’ Pegasus winged rocket booster ignites after being dropped from NASA’s B-52 mothership on a July 1991 flight. A NASA chase plane for the flight is also visible above the rocket and below the B-52.
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Keywords
Details
NASA ID
EC91-348-4
Date Created
July 17, 1991
Center
AFRC
Media Type
image
Photographer
NASA
Location
AFRC
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.