LauncherOne | Tubular Bells, Part One

Virgin Orbit flew LauncherOne | Tubular Bells, Part One on a LauncherOne out of Air launch to orbit, placing its payload in LEO.

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
LEO
LauncherOne | Tubular Bells, Part One cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-06-30T14:47:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    LauncherOne clears the pad at Air launch to orbit and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    LauncherOne pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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