WK2-264/VG-016 VF-01 — 2019-S08
launch attemptNon-missile suborbital launchcompleted
WK2-264/VG-016 VF-01 — 2019-S08 was a non-missile suborbital launch conducted on February 22, 2019 from MHV using Spaceship Two, operated by VGX. The recorded outcome was success; the census identity distinguishes this attempt from flights that may share a mission name or launch date.
- Launch class
- Non-missile suborbital launch
- Launch date
- February 22, 2019
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About this launch
Non-missile suborbital launch with recorded apogee at or above 80 km. This launch is retained as its own historical attempt so its date, vehicle, origin, operator, trajectory, payload, and outcome can be followed without collapsing it into a program total.
WK2-264/VG-016 VF-01 — 2019-S08 used Spaceship Two from MHV under VGX. The technical record includes a recorded apogee of 90 km, the MHV profile. No separate payload manifest entry is attached to this attempt.
Launch facts
- Launch date
- February 22, 2019
- Vehicle
- Spaceship Two
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- MHV
- Operator
- VGX
Technical details and catalog designation
Trajectory measurements and catalog terminology are retained here when available. Codes follow the original records.
- Launch class
- Non-missile suborbital launch
- Destination / profile
- MHV
- Recorded apogee
- 90 km
- Payload entries
- 0
- Catalog designation
- 2019-S08
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Other names mentioned
- Spaceship TwoLaunch vehicle
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- VGXLaunch operator
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