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Watch previous launches, learn more about missions, and experience all the exciting events happening at the Virginia Spaceport Authority for yourself.
VSA Successfully Launches NROL-123 "Live and Let Fly"
NROL-123 "Live and Let Fly" launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle from MARS Pad 0C at 3:25 a.m. on March 21st, 2024. This was the first mission for the National Reconnaissance Office launched from Pad 0C and the fourth mission from Pad 0C since its inaugural launch in January 2023.
VSA Launches the Final Antares 230+ Rocket to the International Space Station
This launch marks 10 years of Antares rocket launches from MARS, and the last launch of the Antares 230+ rocket. Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman announced a partnership with Firefly Aerospace to design and build the next iteration of the Antares launch vehicle with exclusively U.S.-manufactured parts.
Virginia Space completes second successful Rocket Lab launch
Watch Rocket Lab’s successful 34th Electron launch and second launch from the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority’s (Virginia Space) Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS).
"Virginia Is For Launch Lovers" Launches from MARS Pad-0C
Watch Rocket Lab’s first ever Electron rocket launch from the United States. Electron successfully launched on January 24th from the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority’s (Virginia Space) Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS)
NG-18 Antares Launches from Pad-0A
Watch the stream from Antares' launch from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.
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Virginia Space owns and operates Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) and exists to provide assured access to space for government and commercial entities. Here's a snapshot of what we do!
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