LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sun Jan 17 2021
Virgin Orbit
Launch Demo 2 (VCLS ELaNa XX)
Launch Successful
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
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Rocket Details
Name:
LauncherOneDescription:
LauncherOne is a 2 stage rocket that launches from under the wing of a modified Boeing 747-400 aircraft.The Launcher One rocket is a two stage rocket with a single NewtonThree engine as the first stage, and a single NewtonFour engine for a second stage.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- This is Virgin Orbit's second attempt to launch the LauncherOne rocket. It also carries cubesats which were contracted by NASA through Venture Class Launch Services contract.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Air launch to orbit
Pad
Mojave Air and Space Port