Pegasus

Glossary term: Pegasus

CONCEPT Programs

01 Executive_Summary

A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.

02 Definition

A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.

Related terms: MTF Pulsed Power LANL

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.

Role: Glossary term: Pegasus

Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.

Related Concepts: MTF, Pulsed Power, LANL

07 Key_Findings

▸ Entity Type: Concept — Pegasus is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
▸ Related Concepts: MTF, Pulsed Power, LANL

09 Timeline_Mentions (3)

1970

Project PEGASUS X-41A Development

Northrop Grumman develops the X-41A Combat Aerial Vehicle (CAV) at the Rockwell Black Building in Seal Beach.

defense-programs

1970

Project Pegasus and Satellite Surveillance

Northrop Grumman X-41A CAV (Project Pegasus) and the KH-11 'Killer Hughes' satellite-based laser are documented.

defense-programs

1995

Tactical High-Energy Laser (THEL) Testing

The THEL system is tested in gimbal mounts and observatory domes; Project Pegasus X-45C UCAV is active at Area 51.

defense-programs

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10 FAQ

What is Pegasus? ▾

A LANL pulsed-power facility for HEDP and liner implosion experiments supporting MTF research.

When did Pegasus appear in the research timeline? ▾

Pegasus is referenced in 3 timeline events, including "Project PEGASUS X-41A Development" (1970). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.

What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Pegasus? ▾

The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Pegasus, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 0 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

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ID: glossary:pegasus
Type: concept
Region: glossary
Last updated: 2026-08-09