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Virgin Orbit

US
commercialFounded 2017
Long Beach, California, United States
virginorbit.com
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Virgin Orbit ended the third quarter of 2022 with $71,000,000 of cash on hand.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative FinancialDec 8, 2022Virgin Orbit delays first U.K. launch

Virgin Orbit raised $25,000,000 from Virgin Group earlier in November 2022.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipDec 8, 2022Virgin Orbit delays first U.K. launch

On 2022-11-23 Virgin Orbit evaluated the possibility of conducting a secondary offering but decided not to pursue one because of current market conditions.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2022Virgin Orbit delays first U.K. launch

On 2022-12-08 Virgin Orbit delayed its Start Me Up mission from Spaceport Cornwall for weeks because of technical and regulatory issues.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2022Virgin Orbit delays first U.K. launch

Virgin Orbit reported an EBITDA loss of $42,900,000 in the third quarter of 2022.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative FinancialDec 8, 2022Virgin Orbit delays first U.K. launch

Virgin Orbit will launch the satellite carrying NorthStar Earth & Space’s payload in mid‑2023.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanNov 16, 2022Spire Global reveals larger, new-gen 16U satellite bus

Virgin Orbit raised $25,000,000 in new funding from Virgin Group on 2022-11-04.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 8, 2022Virgin Orbit says U.K launch licensing taking longer than expected

Virgin Orbit will deploy payloads to a precise, targeted orbit using its LauncherOne system.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralNov 3, 2022Virgin Orbit to Launch NorthStar’s Space Situational Awareness Services in 2023

Virgin Orbit will use its LauncherOne system to deploy payloads into a precise, targeted orbit for the mid-2023 mission.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralNov 1, 2022NorthStar’s SSA smallsats to be launched by Virgin Orbit via Spire Global in 2023

NorthStar Earth and Space will launch its first satellites in mid-2023 with Virgin Orbit.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 30, 2022First NorthStar SSA satellites to launch in 2023 by Virgin Orbit

The campaign begins with a podcast interview featuring Virgin Orbit COO Tony Gingiss.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2022SSPI launches a multi-week online exploration of the industry’s journey toward a future space economy

Opening the Final Frontier is underwritten by Virgin Orbit.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2022SSPI launches a multi-week online exploration of the industry’s journey toward a future space economy

Virgin Orbit and the Luxembourg Minister of Defence signed a Letter of Intent to start the process toward developing responsive space capabilities inclusive of mobile launch infrastructure based in Luxembourg.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductOct 18, 2022Virgin Orbit signs an agreement with Luxembourg to advance space capabilities across Europe

Virgin Orbit Chief Executive Officer Dan Hart and Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence François Bausch signed the Letter of Intent at a ceremony in Luxembourg on 2022-10-18.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralOct 18, 2022Virgin Orbit signs an agreement with Luxembourg to advance space capabilities across Europe

IOD-3 Amber is planned to launch on a Virgin Orbit launch vehicle.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralOct 12, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s IOD-3 Amber is ready for the company’s first UK satellite launch

Spire Global will use LauncherOne to deliver satellites to a variety of orbits, including mid-inclination and polar orbits, from Virgin Orbit’s first spaceport in Mojave, California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 12, 2022Multi-launch agreement signed by Spire Global with Virgin Orbit

Spire Global committed to purchase multiple launches from Virgin Orbit starting in 2023.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 12, 2022Multi-launch agreement signed by Spire Global with Virgin Orbit

The launches from Virgin Orbit will support Spire Global’s Space Services business and upgrades and enhancements to Spire Global’s fully deployed satellite constellation.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductOct 12, 2022Multi-launch agreement signed by Spire Global with Virgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit’s most recent rocket completed its full wet dress rehearsal on 2022-10-02, three months after the successful Straight Up mission.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 12, 2022Virgin Orbit's Next Rocket Ready for First Orbital Space Launch from the U.K

Horizon Technologies’ first Amber™ cubesat will be launched from Virgin Orbit’s 747 Cosmic Girl as part of the Start Me Up mission.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 12, 2022Developed to—among other goals—track illegal maritime activities, Horizon Technologies’ Amber™ UK smallsat launch is upcoming
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