The Ukraine war has highlighted the importance for tactical military purposes of smaller satellites, like those being launched from Newquay, which can get into low orbit at much shorter notice than bigger ones. The UK Space Agency said it would be a moment of national pride for Britain's growing space industry.
NEWQUAY, England (Reuters) -The first attempt to launch a satellite from western Europe appeared to have failed early on Tuesday when Virgin Orbit reported an "anomaly" that had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.
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Branson s Virgin Orbit tries to reach space with mid-air rocket launch
LauncherOne s first attempt to reach space early last year was terminated seconds after being dropped from its carrier aircraft. The rocket ignited its NewtonThree engine for a few seconds but cut off mid-air due to a broken propellant line, Virgin Orbit s Chief Executive Dan Hart said in July.Reuters | Updated: 17-01-2021 18:32 IST | Created: 17-01-2021 18:32 IST
Billionaire Richard Branson s Virgin Orbit aims to reach space for the first time on Sunday by launching a rocket from mid-air, a key attempt after aborting the rocket s first test launch last year.
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit aims to reach space for the first time on Sunday by launching a roc.