Status
Failure
Demo Flight
Launch Time
Mon May 25, 2020 19:50 UTC
Mon May 25, 2020 19:50 UTC
First flight of LauncherOne. Right after first stage ignition a high-pressure line carrying cryogenic liquid oxygen to the combustion chamber failed. The engine therefore stopped producing thrust due to a lack of oxidizer.
Rocket
Mission Details
Demo Flight
The launch is a demonstration mission of the air-launched LauncherOne rocket to certify it for customer missions.
The payload is a simulation mass.
Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit
Location
Cosmic Girl, Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA
Stats
2020
35th orbital launch attempt
LauncherOne
1st mission
1st mission of 2020
1st failed mission