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Launcher Shakeout? Virgin Orbit Imposes Workforce Furlough
Launcher Shakeout? Virgin Orbit Imposes Workforce Furlough

“During a panel discussion at Satellite 2023 Conference on Wednesday afternoon, United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO Tory Bruno predicted there would be a shake out among small launch providers over the next 24 months that could leave only one or two companies standing. CNBC reports that process might have already begun earlier in the day with Richard Branson’s struggling launch provider.” Full story and analysis: Cash-strapped Virgin Orbit Furloughs Almost All Staff, Pauses Operations for a Week at Parabolic Arc.

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  • NASA Watch
  • March 15, 2023
NASAWatch on BBC: Virgin Orbit Almost Makes It To Orbit
NASAWatch on BBC: Virgin Orbit Almost Makes It To Orbit

Keith’s note: After a second stage burn @VirginOrbit tweeted “LauncherOne has once again successfully reached Earth orbit! 🚀 Our mission isn’t over yet, but our congratulations to the people of the UK! This is already the first-ever orbital mission from British soil – an enormous achievement by @spacegovuk and their partners in government!” This tweet has since been deleted and replaced with another tweet saying “As we find out more, we’re removing our previous tweet about reaching orbit. We’ll share more info when we can.” This evening I spoke with BBC World News TV about the launch attempt – audio below:

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  • NASA Watch
  • January 9, 2023
First Mate: LauncherOne Rocket and Cosmic Girl 747
First Mate: LauncherOne Rocket and Cosmic Girl 747

First Mate: Virgin Takes Step Forward with First Mating of LauncherOne Rocket and Cosmic Girl 747, Virgin Orbit “Today at Long Beach Airport stands a 747 aircraft with a rocket under its wing. For the first time ever, Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket has been integrated with its carrier aircraft, marking a major milestone on the path to the innovative small satellite launch service’s first space shot. The successful operation capped […]

  • NASA Watch
  • October 26, 2018