Pegasus XL | 8 x CYGNSS

CYGNSS or Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System is a NASA developed system to improve hurricane forecasting. It is a constellation of 8 small observation satellites, 27.5 kg each, that will make accurate measurements of ocean surface winds in and near the eye of the storm throughout the lifecycle of tropical cyclones, typhoons & hurricanes.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: December 15, 2016 at 01:37 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Pegasus XL
  • Operator: Orbital ATK
  • Launch site: Air launch to orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science