PEGASUS explained

PEGASUS is an encryption algorithm used for satellite telemetry, command link and mission data transfers.

According to budget item justification document for FY 2004–2005,^[1] this cryptographic algorithm is used for Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Space-Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS), MILSATCOM, and other Special Project Systems.

External links

• PEGASUS products

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-04-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071015215959/http://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070223-048.pdf . 2007-10-15 . Missile Procurement, Air Force, Budget Activity 05, Other Support, Item No. 18 (page 187)