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Virgin Orbit

US
commercialFounded 2017
Long Beach, California, United States
virginorbit.com
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Virgin Orbit withdrew from the DARPA Launch Challenge in October to focus on upcoming launches for government and commercial customers and expects to perform a first LauncherOne launch early 2020.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanJan 22, 2020Boeing drops out of DARPA Experimental Spaceplane program

Virgin Orbit conducts launch preparation rehearsals at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

Virgin Orbit planned to carry out its first LauncherOne mission before the end of 2019 but missed that schedule.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

Virgin Orbit plans to perform a taxi test of Cosmic Girl, its modified Boeing 747 aircraft, with a LauncherOne vehicle attached, followed by a captive carry flight and then an orbital launch demonstration.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

In April 2019 Virgin Orbit planned to perform flights out of Guam to enable launches to almost any inclination.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

Virgin Orbit plans an imminent orbital demo flight in early 2020 as it completes rehearsals of launch preparations at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

Virgin Orbit expects to perform its first orbital launch attempt in early 2020.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanDec 31, 2019Virgin Orbit plans orbital launch in early 2020

OneWeb procured 39 LauncherOne missions from Virgin Orbit in 2015 but canceled all but four of those missions in 2018, prompting a lawsuit from Virgin Orbit.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 8, 2019OneWeb’s first big deployment launch slips to January

Spaceport Cornwall could host Virgin Orbit’s first LauncherOne mission as soon as late 2021, subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and Britain and completion of airport infrastructure improvements.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

The U.K. Space Agency will provide £7,350,000 ($9,500,000) to Virgin Orbit U.K. Ltd. for launch support equipment and mission planning activities at Cornwall Airport Newquay (Spaceport Cornwall).

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

The U.K. Space Agency funding for Spaceport Cornwall is part of a broader funding package of nearly £20 million to allow Virgin Orbit to operate from the airport.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit will contribute £2.5 million toward the effort to operate from Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

Cornwall Council is slated to vote later 2019-11 on providing £10 million to support Virgin Orbit’s operations at Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

As of 2019-10-24 at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Virgin Orbit expected to choose a third stage for LauncherOne within the next month or two.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2019Virgin Orbit to add extra rocket stage to LauncherOne for interplanetary missions

As of 2019-10-24 at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Virgin Orbit anticipated completing the maiden flight of its normal two-stage LauncherOne in that year.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitOrg RelationshipOct 24, 2019Virgin Orbit to add extra rocket stage to LauncherOne for interplanetary missions

The timing of Virgin Orbit's third-stage decision is paced by a Mars mission the company plans to launch for Polish satellite manufacturer SatRevolution in the third quarter of 2022.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanOct 24, 2019Virgin Orbit to add extra rocket stage to LauncherOne for interplanetary missions

Richard Branson expected Virgin Orbit to perform an engine-firing drop test in about six to eight weeks leading to orbital operations that would deploy satellites.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative GeneralSep 24, 2019Virgin Orbit moves closer to first launch

Virgin Orbit transported the LauncherOne rocket for its first orbital flight from its Long Beach, California factory to the Mojave Air and Space Port on 2019-09-24.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitTechnical ProductSep 24, 2019Virgin Orbit moves closer to first launch

The LauncherOne air-launched rocket will be mated to Virgin Orbit’s modified Boeing 747 aircraft for a captive-carry test flight followed by the vehicle’s first orbital launch attempt.

Mentioned as: Virgin OrbitNarrative PlanSep 24, 2019Virgin Orbit moves closer to first launch

The U.K. Space Agency announced plans in June to invest in facilities at Spaceport Cornwall to support Virgin Orbit launch operations.

Mentioned as: virgin orbitTechnical ProductSep 16, 2019Richard Branson headlines Air Force event, pitches Virgin Orbit’s capabilities for national security
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