'Above the Clouds' Mission Prepped by Virgin Orbit
The rocket for Virgin Orbit's 'Above the Clouds' mission has been transported to the Mojave Air and Space Port and mated to the customized 747 that serves as the company's flying launch pad, mobile mission control, and fully reusable first stage all at once.
The 'Above the Clouds' mission will carry multiple payloads into Low Earth Orbit. The U.S. Depart…
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