Orbex Maiden Flight Orbex Prime
About the Maiden Flight Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Unknown
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.
Launch Pad & Location
Unknown Pad
SaxaVord Spaceport
SaxaVord Spaceport is a UK spaceport located on the Lamba Ness peninsula on Unst, the most northerly of the inhabited Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. The site is near the RAF Saxa Vord radar station and the settlement of Skaw, adjacent to the Saxa Vord distillery.
Orbex Orbex Prime Rocket
Prime is a 2 stage orbital launch vehicle manufactured and operated by Orbex to provide launches for small satellites to low Earth orbits.
About Orbex
Orbex is an aerospace company based in Scotland providing CubeSat launches to low Earth orbits.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Orbex Prime Maiden Flight launch scheduled?
The Orbex Prime Maiden Flight launch is currently scheduled for:
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Launch times are subject to change based on weather conditions, technical readiness, and range availability. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date launch time and status updates.
Where is the Orbex Prime Maiden Flight mission launching from?
The Orbex Prime rocket will launch from Unknown Pad at SaxaVord Spaceport. SaxaVord Spaceport is a UK spaceport located on the Lamba Ness peninsula on Unst, the most northerly of the inhabited Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. The site is near the RAF Saxa Vord radar station and the settlement of Skaw, adjacent to the Saxa Vord distillery. For viewing location recommendations and tips, check the launch location details above.
What rocket is being used for the Maiden Flight mission?
The Maiden Flight mission will launch aboard a Orbex Prime rocket. Prime is a 2 stage orbital launch vehicle manufactured and operated by Orbex to provide launches for small satellites to low Earth orbits. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could delay the Orbex Prime Maiden Flight launch?
The Orbex Prime Maiden Flight launch can be delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites. Check the launch weather forecast above for current conditions and probability of favorable weather.
How can I get updates if the Orbex Prime Maiden Flight launch is delayed?
This page is updated in real-time with the latest Orbex Prime launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Maiden Flight mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for the most current information. Enable push notifications through our mobile app to receive instant alerts about launch status changes, weather holds, or new launch times. We recommend following official Orbex live streams for the most immediate range updates.