
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)