LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2

The Dedicated Rideshare flight LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 departed Air launch to orbit atop a LauncherOne, bound for PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Virgin Orbit
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Rocket
LauncherOne
Launch site
Air launch to orbit
Launch pad
Mojave Air and Space Port
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-01-17T19:38:51.000Z
    Liftoff
    LauncherOne roars off the pad at Air launch to orbit.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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