Virgin Orbit Readies For Second L1 Launch Attempt

LauncherOne drop test.
Credit: Virgin Orbit
Virgin Orbit will make a second attempt to reach orbit with the LauncherOne small satellite rocket on Jan. 13, with backup launch windows available later in the month in the event of a delay. The Launch Demo 2 mission attempt, held back from December because of issues related to the COVID-19...
Guy Norris

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