Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit gets green light for first orbital space launch from UK — and will use a repurposed Boeing 747 for the mission

Dec 21 2022 by Business Insider

 
Virgin Orbit was founded by Richard Branson.

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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit gained a license for the first orbital space launch from the UK. The mission, based at Spaceport Cornwall, will send small satellites into orbit. A Boeing 747 named Cosmic Girl will release a rocket from underneath its wing after takeoff.

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has been granted its remaining licenses, setting the stage for the first orbital space launch to...

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