Virgin Orbit Fails First Orbital Test - RC Groups
Summary
The California-based company, part of Sir Richard Bransons Virgin Group, conducted the maiden test launch on the morning of 25 May. It successfully completed all pre-launch procedures, as well as the carry flight to the drop site over the Pacific Ocean. The LauncherOne rocket designed to put payloads of up to around 400kg (880lb) in to low-Earth orbit is carried from take-off under the 747s left wing and released from a steep climb. " https://www.flightglobal.com/space/a...138524.article "Virgin Orbit failed in its first attempt at launching a rocket into orbit from the wing of a modified Boeing 747-400 owing to an anomaly, but the company says it is pressing ahead with further tests.The California-based company, part of Sir Richard Bransons Virgin Group, conducted the maiden test launch on the morning of 25 May. It successfully completed all pre-launch procedures, as well as the carry flight to the drop site over the Pacific Ocean.The LauncherOne rocket designed to put payloads of up to around 400kg (880lb) in to low-Earth orbit is carried from take-off under the 747s left wing and released from a steep climb.