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LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2
LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 launched on Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 07:38 PM UTC — a Virgin Orbit mission.
Launch SuccessfulVirgin Orbit
Lifted offNET Jan 2021
NET Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 07:38 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
LauncherOneVehicle
Virgin OrbitProvider
Mojave Air and Space PortPad
Air launch to orbitLocation
Dedicated RideshareMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for LauncherOne to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative LauncherOne ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Launch Demo 2 (VCLS ELaNa XX)
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.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 launch?
LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 is scheduled to lift off Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 07:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2?
LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 is an Virgin Orbit mission flying on a LauncherOne.
Where does LauncherOne | Launch Demo 2 launch from?
It lifts off from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to orbit.