LauncherOne | Start Me Up

Failure

LauncherOne | Start Me Up

Failure reason: 2nd stage engine failure at ~17000 km/h after 2nd stage fuel filter within the fuel feedline was dislodged from its normal position, causing lower than usual fuel flow and subsequent rise in engine combustion chamber temperature.

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

Mission type: Earth Science · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: LauncherOne · Provider: Virgin Orbit

Launch pad

Spaceport Cornwall, Air launch to orbit · View on map (opens in new tab)