The Journal of Space Commerce

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Above The Clouds Mission Deploys Seven Satellites: Virgin Orbit

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Tom Patton
Jan 18, 2022
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Virgin Orbit successfully deployed into orbit all 7 customer satellites carried by its LauncherOne rocket during the Above the Clouds mission January 13th.

“This accomplishment today really shows the future of space launch capabilities, something that is of paramount importance to national security.”

VOX Space President Mark Baird.

Virgin Orbit’s 747 carri…

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