HyImpulse Flight 2 SR75
About the Flight 2 Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
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| Orbit | Suborbital |
Test flight of HyImpulse's SR75 sounding rocket.
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.
HyImpulse SR75 Rocket
Single-stage suborbital sounding rocket developed by German private company HyImpulse. Used to offer commercial microgravity services and as a test bed for the company's SL1 orbital rocket.
| Diameter | 0.6 m |
|---|---|
| Stages | 1 |
| Takeoff Thrust | 75.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| Maiden Flight | 5/3/2024 |
About HyImpulse
HyImpulse is a German private space launch enterprise headquartered in Neuenstadt am Kocher and developing a small launch vehicle designed around hybrid-propellant rockets. The company is a DLR spinoff founded in 2018 out of the chemical propulsion center of the German space agency's Lampoldshausen facility.
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 1 |
| Pending | 2 |
| Consecutive Success | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 launch scheduled?
The HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 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 HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 mission launching from?
The HyImpulse SR75 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 Flight 2 mission?
The Flight 2 mission will launch aboard a HyImpulse SR75 rocket. Single-stage suborbital sounding rocket developed by German private company HyImpulse. Used to offer commercial microgravity services and as a test bed for the company's SL1 orbital rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could delay the HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 launch?
The HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 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 HyImpulse SR75 Flight 2 launch is delayed?
This page is updated in real-time with the latest HyImpulse SR75 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Flight 2 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 HyImpulse live streams for the most immediate range updates.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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NET Spring 2027.
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Added launch.