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Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight
Prime is set to launch Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from SaxaVord Spaceport.
To Be DeterminedOrbex
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
PrimeVehicle
OrbexProvider
Unknown PadPad
SaxaVord SpaceportLocation
Test FlightMission type
UnknownOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Prime to Unknown. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Prime ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Maiden Flight
Maiden flight of Orbex's Prime rocket from Sutherland Spaceport. This flights marks the first vertical orbital launch attempt from the United Kingdom, and the first orbital launch attempt from Scotland.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight launch?
Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight?
Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight is an Orbex mission flying on a Prime.
Where does Orbex Prime | Maiden Flight launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, SaxaVord Spaceport.