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Failure

Mon Jan 09 2023

Virgin Orbit

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Launch Failure

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(11:08 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(10:16 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

(12:16 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

LauncherOne

Description:

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: Earth Science
7 payloads for government and private customers. This mission is the first launch from the United Kingdom.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Air launch to orbit

Pad

Spaceport Cornwall