What rocket is launching Maiden flight?

Maiden flight is launching on the Skyrora XL.

Who is launching Maiden flight?

Maiden flight is being launched by Skyrora, a private launch provider founded in 2017.

Where is Maiden flight launching from?

Maiden flight is launching from Launch Pad Fredo at SaxaVord Spaceport.

What orbit is Maiden flight heading to?

Maiden flight is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Skyrora XL reusable?

No — the Skyrora XL is an expendable launch vehicle.

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Maiden flight

Name: Maiden flight — Skyrora XL
Start: 2027-12-31T00:00:00Z
End: 2027-12-31T00:00:00Z
Location: Launch Pad Fredo

Test Flight

TBD

Skyrora(SKR)Private

Skyrora XLSSOorbit

Overview

First flight of the Skyrora XL launch vehicle

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,604

SKR Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Launch Window

NET

Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM

Precision

Year

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Pad Fredo

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Wikipedia Info Map

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.

Timezone

Europe/London

Local Launch Time

Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

60.8184, -0.7692

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