Launcherone cutaway. Launcherone is specifically designed for companies with strict data loss prevention dlp and it security policies that lock usb ports for storage devices and do not allow corporate network based wireless presentation solutions. The rocket will be air launched from a customised and dedicated boeing 747 400 aircraft named cosmic girl. It is an air launch to orbit rocket designed to launch smallsat payloads of 300 kilograms 660 lb into sun synchronous orbit following air launch from a carrier aircraft at high altitude.
Virgin orbits launcherone failed to reach orbit in its first launch attempt may 25 with the mission terminated moments after the rockets release from its aircraft. Virgin orbits modified boeing 747 jet nicknamed cosmic girl has made its first test flight with a launcherone rocket tucked under its wing. Launch tech usa headquartered in southern california has become a serious competitor in the us automotive aftermarket.
Launcherone launched with demo flight from cosmic girl mojave air and space port california usa on monday may 25 2020 at 1950 utc. Launcherone is an expendable two stage rocket with liquid rp 1 kerosene and liquid oxygen as propellants. On 25 june 2015 virgin galactic won a contract to orbit 39 satellites for oneweb limited.
Launcherone is a two stage orbital launch vehicle under development by virgin orbit since 2007. The 80 minute captive carry flight from california. Create account powered by goanywheregoanywhere.
More info on launch tech usa. Launcherone is a medium sized rocket designed and developed by virgin orbit for placing small commercial and government built satellites in low medium and high earth orbits. The second stage featuring the newton 1 engine is reignitable for orbit insertion.