Pegasus Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-21.

The Pegasus bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by FAIRH. The largest operator on this bus is NASA. All were launched in 1965.

0
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
3
Reentered

Pegasus launched per year

1 2 3 1965: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 1965
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Pegasus satellites.

Manufacturer FAIRH
Launch mass 1400 kg
Dry mass 1400 kg
Length 5 m
Diameter 2 m
Span 29 m
Shape Truss + 2 Wing

Top operators

Top countries

US 3

Pegasus satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
PEGASUS 3 Pegasus 3 01467 1965-060A MSFC Jul 30, 1965 88 min, 28.9° Reentered
PEGASUS 2 Pegasus 2 01381 1965-039A MSFC May 25, 1965 88 min, 31.7° Reentered
PEGASUS 1 Pegasus 1 01085 1965-009A MSFC Feb 16, 1965 88 min, 31.7° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Pegasus satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Pegasus bus. 0 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.

How many Pegasus satellites are in orbit?

0 Pegasus objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Pegasus bus?

The Pegasus bus is most commonly built by FAIRH.

When did the first Pegasus satellite launch?

The cataloged Pegasus satellites all launched in 1965.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.