The Journal of Space Commerce

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Two Additional 747-400 Airframes Ordered by Virgin Orbit

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Tom Patton
Jun 08, 2022
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An agreement for two additional Boeing 747-400 airframes has been signed between Virgin Orbit and L3Harris Technologies to support growing satellite launch demands.

“Virgin Orbit is at an exciting juncture in our growth as a company. As we expand our fleet to serve customers worldwide, we’re enthusiastic to once again partner with L3Harris.”

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