Virgin Orbit Archives

Nearly a year after the failed Virgin Orbit launch from England, United Kingdom government officials remain optimistic about the prospects for building up a launch industry in the country.

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Report outlines lessons learned from first U.K. launch

Rocket Lab opens engine facility in former Virgin Orbit headquarters

Japanese SAR company iQPS to launch with Rocket Lab after Virgin Orbit bankruptcy

Rocket Lab sees Virgin Orbit facility as “scaling enabler” for Neutron

U.K. Parliament committee recommends streamlining launch licensing

NorthStar pivots to Rocket Lab following Virgin Orbit’s collapse

Firefly to buy remaining Virgin Orbit assets

Three companies to buy most Virgin Orbit assets

U.K. government won’t buy Virgin Orbit

Arqit launches sale of satellite division

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