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Virgin Orbit

US
commercialFounded 2017
Long Beach, California, United States
virginorbit.com
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In June, Virgin Orbit completed its second successful flight to space, Tubular Bells: Part One, which delivered several payloads for the U.S. Department of Defense Space Test Program to a precise target orbit.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit + Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Sign A Collaboration MOU

Virgin Orbit completed its first successful launch in January from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit planned satellite launch clears environmental review

Virgin Orbit signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southwest Research Institute, an independent non-profit research and development organization, to establish a new collaboration.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit + Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Sign A Collaboration MOU

Virgin Orbit plans to launch small satellites that weigh up to 500 kg.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit planned satellite launch clears environmental review

Virgin Orbit intends to launch from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam once its launch license is approved.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit planned satellite launch clears environmental review

Virgin Orbit will assess the possibility of manufacturing SwRI Space Vehicle platforms at its manufacturing hub in Long Beach, California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit + Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Sign A Collaboration MOU

Virgin Orbit completed its second successful launch in June from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2021Virgin Orbit planned satellite launch clears environmental review

The Federal Aviation Administration released its final environmental assessment on 2021-08-27 finding no significant impact for Virgin Orbit to conduct launches using its Boeing 747-400 carrier aircraft and LauncherOne rocket from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 29, 2021Virgin Orbit clears environmental review to launch satellites from Guam

Virgin Orbit plans to launch small satellites that weigh up to 500 kg.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanAug 29, 2021Virgin Orbit clears environmental review to launch satellites from Guam

Virgin Orbit intends to launch from Spaceport Cornwall in England and from Andersen Air Force Base once its launch license is approved.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 29, 2021Virgin Orbit clears environmental review to launch satellites from Guam

The majority of Virgin Orbit’s projected revenue through 2026 would come from its current launch business using the LauncherOne rocket.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit estimates $15,000,000 in revenue in 2021.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative FinancialAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit forecasts reaching $2,060,000,000 in revenue by 2026 through double- and triple-digit percentage growth.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit plans to launch its first four satellites in early 2023, consisting of two satellites with IoT payloads and two satellites with imagery payloads.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit will merge with NextGen Acquisition Corp. II in a deal expected to close at the end of 2021.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit will establish a space solutions business to develop and launch a constellation of satellites to provide Internet-of-Things and Earth observation services.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

The merger and funding round provide Virgin Orbit with as much as $483,000,000 in capital before transaction expenses.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductAug 25, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

The SPAC merger and concurrent funding provide Virgin Orbit with as much as $483,000,000 in capital before transaction expenses.

Mentioned as: virgin orbitTechnical ProductAug 24, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit estimates negative EBITDA of $155,000,000 in 2021, near break-even EBITDA in 2023, positive EBITDA of $229,000,000 in 2024, and positive EBITDA of $854,000,000 in 2026.

Mentioned as: virgin orbitTechnical ProductAug 24, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services

Virgin Orbit plans to launch its first four satellites in early 2023, consisting of two satellites with IoT payloads and two satellites with imagery payloads.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanAug 24, 2021Virgin Orbit to expand launch business, move into satellite services
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