Branson's Virgin Orbit completes first successful satellite launch
Synopsis by CNBC Feb 15 21
Virgin Orbit, the rocket company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, successfully put its first satellites into space using its novel air launch system.Read full articleCNET: Scientists count elephants from space with satellites and computer smarts
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