Virgin Orbit Completes Successful Captive Carry Test Flight With "Flying Launchpad" - Seite 2

This flight is the latest in a string of major steps forward for Sir Richard Branson's satellite launch provider. The rocket was first mated to the rocket in late October, and high-speed taxi tests were conducted only a week prior to this test flight. On the strength of that steady progress, Virgin Orbit projects its first space shot to be completed in early 2019. The launch provider expects to conduct multiple trips to orbit in the year ahead, and has already begun to build, test and integrate the rockets for those subsequent missions at its manufacturing facility in Long Beach, Calif.

Dan Hart capped the day by saying, "I'm extremely proud of Kelly, the flight crew, and all of our hard-working engineering and operations teams. Their professionalism really shone through today, with our rocket and our plane up in the skies on a beautiful California day. There's still important work to do, but I know our team and our customers were all thrilled to see us taking this important step forward."

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Virgin Orbit provides dedicated, responsive, and affordable launch services for small satellites. Virgin Orbit designs, manufactures, tests, and operates a system called LauncherOne, a flexible launch service for commercial and government-built satellites. LauncherOne rockets are made in the USA in Long Beach, California, and will be air-launched from a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft capable of operating from many locations in order to best serve each customer's needs. Virgin Orbit's systems are currently in an advanced stage of testing, with initial orbital launches expected soon. To learn more or to apply to join Virgin Orbit's talented and growing team, visit virginorbit.com/careers.