Preliminary analysis of data from Virgin Orbit‘s Start Me Up mission has begun to shed light on the outcome of the January 9th flight and the next steps that will […]
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UK Space regulator issues Virgin Orbit launch licenses
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued the final, remaining licenses to Virgin Orbit ahead of the company’s planned UK launch after the agency’s requirements were met within 15 months. […]
NorthStar’s SSA smallsats to be launched by Virgin Orbit via Spire Global in 2023
NorthStar Earth & Space‘s first three of the firm’s constellation of 24 satellites dedicated to commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) will be among the payloads carried by Spire Global’s satellites […]
Virgin Orbit signs an agreement with Luxembourg to advance space capabilities across Europe
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) and the Luxembourg Minister of Defence have signed a Letter of Intent that will start the process toward developing responsive space capabilities inclusive of mobile launch […]
Developed to—among other goals—track illegal maritime activities, Horizon Technologies’ Amber™ UK smallsat launch is upcoming
Horizon Technologies, a British maritime intelligence company that developed innovative detection technology that equips governments to fight illegal maritime activity, is set to make history as it prepares for a […]
Multi-launch agreement signed by Spire Global with Virgin Orbit
Spire Global has committed to the purchase of multiple launches from Virgin Orbit, starting in 2023 — these launches will support Spire’s growing Space Services business as well as upgrades […]
Virgin Orbit’s next rocket ready for a Cornwall, UK, launch
Virgin Orbit has completed a full launch rehearsal and is now ready for the company’s next launch which is planned to be the first orbital space launch from the U.K. […]
Virgin Orbit’s 1st UK launch is for RHEA Group’s DOVER Pathfinder smallsat
Virgin Orbit has been selected to launch RHEA Group’s first satellite into space. The company is working with Open Cosmos to design, build and operate this missions. Open Cosmos and […]
UPDATE 2: Virgin Orbit Heads Straight Up with Space Systems Comand’s STP-S28A + six DoD rideshare partners aboard LauncherOne
Space Systems Command and Long Beach-based Virgin Orbit National Systems, a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Virgin Orbit, successfully air-launched seven Department of Defense Research and Development satellites for the U.S. […]
Virgin Orbit’s launch window for the USSF’s STP-S28A + DoD payloads to ‘go’ on June 29th
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB)’s launch system is in place at the Mojave Air and Space Port. The dress rehearsals are complete and the company remains on track for their upcoming […]