ABL RS1 Demo-1 Flight Vehicle
The Demo-1 vehicle was the only RS1 to launch and the only flown Block 1 article. It lifted off from Pacific Spaceport Complex–Alaska on January 10, 2023 UTC carrying the VariSat 1A and 1B technology satellites. All nine first-stage engines shut down shortly after liftoff; the vehicle impacted near the launch pad and was destroyed without reaching orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- RS1 Demo-1RS1 Flight 1ABL P139ARS1 maiden-flight vehicle
- Name
- ABL RS1 Demo-1 Flight Vehicle
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- The Demo-1 vehicle was the only RS1 to launch and the only flown Block 1 article. It lifted off from Pacific Spaceport Complex–Alaska on January 10, 2023 UTC carrying the VariSat 1A and 1B technology satellites. All nine first-stage engines shut down shortly after liftoff; the vehicle impacted near the launch pad and was destroyed without reaching orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 2023-01-10
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 05:51:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 05:51:39 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2023-01-10
- Search Name
- ABL RS1 Demo-1 Flight Vehicle RS1 Demo-1 RS1 Flight 1 ABL P139A RS1 maiden-flight vehicle
- Vehicle Code
- Demo-1