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Mission Reports

Virgin’s satellite launcher reaches orbit for first time

January 18, 2021 Stephen Clark

An air-launched rocket built by Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached orbit Sunday for the first time, delivering 10 experimental CubeSats for NASA and positioning the company for the start of commercial operations.

Mission Reports

NASA takes a chance on Virgin Orbit with company’s second test launch

January 16, 2021 Stephen Clark

On its second launch attempt after a propulsion problem prevented its light-class air-dropped rocket from reaching space last year, Virgin Orbit will try to deliver 10 experimental CubeSats into orbit as soon as Sunday on a mission booked by NASA five years ago for $4.7 million.

News Headlines

  • Blue Origin blames September New Shepard abort on engine nozzle failure
    March 27, 2023
  • Indian launch gives OneWeb enough satellites for global internet service
    March 26, 2023
  • Live coverage: India’s LVM3 rocket lifts off with 36 more OneWeb satellites
    March 25, 2023
  • Falcon 9 deploys 56 Starlink satellites on SpaceX’s 20th launch of the year
    March 24, 2023
  • Rocket Lab recovers booster again after launch with BlackSky satellites
    March 24, 2023
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