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The Latest Breaking News from Virgin Orbit

All about the Virgin Orbit space launch from Cornwall that's just weeks away

The mission signifies a giant leap for Cornwall's ambitions to be ahead of the UK space race (Updated January 2023)

Birmingham Post

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to launch next satellite from Cornwall in 2022

Launcher One takes off horizontally, carried aloft by a modified Boeing 747 aircraft

Birmingham Post

Virgin Orbit Rocket Launches 7 US Defense Satellites

A Virgin Orbit rocket carrying seven US Defense Department satellites was launched from a special Boeing 747 flying off the Southern California coast and streaked toward space Friday night. The modified jumbo jet took off from Mojave Air and Space Port in the Mojave Desert and released the rocket over…

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NASA rovers may need to dig deeper to find ancient Martian life

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Inverse

Hypersonic Travel: Spaceplane Company Announce Aircraft That Will Fly From LA To Tokyo In One Hour

An American aerospace company has announced a plane they claim will fly passengers around the world and back home in time for dinner.

Zenger

Despite 2 failed launches, NASA intends to stick with using Astra Space

Astra Space has gone 0-for-2 in its attempts for success from the Space Coast, with the latest supposed to be the first of three launches this summer for NASA to put several hurricane-tracking satellites into orbit.

Orlando Sentinel

Spaceport Cornwall seeks legal advice ahead of first UK launch

Law firm Foot Anstey has advised the consortium ahead of the launch of the UK's first satellite this summer

Birmingham Post

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Virgin Orbit Collaborates With POLSA To Advance Domestic Space Capabilities In Poland

Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:VORB) has signed a letter of intent with the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) to conduct a detailed analysis of LauncherOne's practical applications in support of Poland's science and economy industries. POLSA conveyed its strong interest in bringing a domestic launch capability to Poland, a development made possible through Virgin…

Benzinga

First Welsh satellite to be launched from Spaceport Cornwall in summer 2022

Cardiff start-up Space Forge set to launch from Newquay after signing deal with Virgin Orbit

Birmingham Post

NASA Picks Virgin Orbit To Provide Launch Services Through VADR Contract

NASA has selected Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:VORB) to provide launch services through Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated Rideshare (VADR) contract. The contract has a five-year ordering period with a maximum total value of $300 million and will be managed by the Launch Services Program at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. "The VADR…

Benzinga

Why Virgin Orbit Shares Are Rising

Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: VORB) shares are trading higher by 6.8% at $8.42 Thursday afternoon after the company announced it has been selected by NASA to provide launch services through the VADR contract.

Benzinga

Virgin Orbit California rocket launch paves way for UK lift-off

Rocket strapped to wing of 747 takes off from California space port to launch site above Pacific

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