Stargazer (aircraft)
| Stargazer | |
|---|---|
| Stargazer in Northrop Grumman livery, carrying the Pegasus XL for the TacRL-2 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in June 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Lockheed L-1011 TriStar |
| Status | In service |
| Owners | Orbital Sciences Orbital ATK Northrop Grumman |
| Construction number | 193E-1067 |
| Registration | N140SC |
| History | |
| First flight | February 22, 1974 |
| In service | 1974 – present |
Stargazer is a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar built in 1974, that was modified in 1994 for use by Orbital Sciences (now part of Northrop Grumman) as a mother ship for the Pegasus, a small-lift launch vehicle. As of October 2022, 45 rockets (containing nearly 100 satellites) have been launched from Stargazer. Stargazer is the only L-1011 airframe still airworthy.