Monday, January 18, 2021

Branson's Virgin rocket takes satellites to orbit - BBC News

Branson's Virgin rocket takes satellites to orbit - BBC News
"Sir Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit has succeeded in putting its first satellites in space.
Ten payloads in total were lofted on the same rocket, which was launched from under the wing of one of the entrepreneur's old 747 jumbos.
Sir Richard is hoping to tap into what is a growing market for small, lower-cost satellites.
By using a jet plane as the launch platform, he can theoretically send up spacecraft from anywhere in the world...Read all.

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