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Virgin Orbit issued licences ahead of Cornwall space launch: The first orbital space launch from UK soil is now expected to take place in January.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-64049483

UK's first space launch weeks away from blast-off as Virgin Orbit wins licences: Virgin Orbit is planning a launch from Spaceport Cornwall at Cornwall Airport ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/virgin-orbit-wins-licences-operate-25803581

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit wins first orbital space launch from UK: Virgin Orbit's Boeing 747 aircraft, named Cosmic Girl, will fly 35,000 feet and release a ...
businessinsider.com/richard-branson-virgin-orbit-license-uk-orbital-space-launch-boeing-2022-12

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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure: The British billionaire's bankrupt satellite launch firm had been looking for
bbc.com/news/business-65692302

Key FactsVirgin Orbit Sells Assets in Bankruptcy Auction
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- Bankrupt satellite launcher Virgin Orbit has officially shut down after selling off its assets to three winning bidders at auction, as confirmed by the company on Tuesday.
- Launcher, a subsidiary of Vast Space, acquired the Mojave-based facilities for $2.7 million.
- Virgin Orbit's attempt to find a wholesale buyer to keep the company's assets intact was unsuccessful.
- Virgin Orbit's legacy in the space industry will always be remembered.
Billionaire Richard Branson's Space Business Just Found a Game-Changer: Virgin Orbit appears to have found a way to take off.
thestreet.com/stocks/billionaire-richard-bransons-space-business-just-found-a-game-changer

Branson's Virgin Orbit to pause ops, furlough nearly all employees - source: Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit (VORB.O) on Wednesday said it was pausing all ...
reuters.com/business/virgin-orbit-furloughs-almost-all-employees-pauses-operations-week-cnbc-2023-03-15/

Virgin Orbit to pause all operations from Thursday: The decision comes after the failure of the first ever satellite mission launched from the UK.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-64973383

Where is Spaceport Cornwall? All you need to know about UK's first space launch with Virgin Orbit
itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-01-06/all-you-need-to-know-about-virgin-orbits-first-ever-uk-space-launch

Even before Monday’s launch failure, Virgin Orbit’s finances were dismal: Some financial analysts believe the company will run out of money in March.
arstechnica.com/science/2023/01/even-before-mondays-launch-failure-virgin-orbits-finances-were-dismal/

Virgin Orbit's 'Start Me Up' Mission Fails Due to Premature Shutdown
techtimes.com/articles/286230/20230113/virgin-orbits-start-up-mission-fails-due-premature-shutdown-formal.htm

Virgin Orbit shares crash after failure of first UK space launch: The setback for the UK's space ambitions is reflected in Virgin Orbit's share price ...
news.sky.com/story/virgin-orbit-shares-set-to-crash-after-failure-of-first-uk-space-launch-12783625

Virgin Orbit pledges to return for new UK satellite launch : Richard Branson’s company wants to try again later this year after failed mission from Cornwall
ft.com/content/250b6742-a0a6-4a96-bca6-d7a61883a975

Paid articlePaywallSpaceport Cornwall: Final preparations ahead of UK's first ever rocket launch : If all goes to plan the launch will take place at Spaceport Cornwall tonight (9 ...
itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-01-09/final-preparations-underway-ahead-of-uks-first-ever-space-launch

'Bubbling of excitement' as Cornwall prepares for UK's first orbital rocket launch
news.sky.com/story/bubbling-of-excitement-as-cornwall-prepares-for-uks-first-orbital-rocket-launch-12782581

Virgin Orbit’s stock plunges after failed attempt to reach orbit from the U.K.: Virgin Orbit’s stock tumbled 22.3% before market open Tuesday after the private ...
marketwatch.com/story/virgin-orbits-stock-plunges-after-failed-attempt-to-reach-orbit-from-the-u-k-11673357039

Paid articlePaywallVirgin Orbit’s Failed Launch a Setback for U.K.’s Space Industry: When a Virgin Orbit rocket fell short of orbit, it dealt a blow to Britain’s space program and ...
nytimes.com/2023/01/10/business/uk-satellite-virgin-orbit.html

Virgin Orbit stock plummets after failure of its first UK rocket launch: Virgin Orbit stock fell in trading on Monday evening, after the company confirmed that ...
cnbc.com/2023/01/09/virgin-orbit-stock-plummets-after-uk-launch-failure.html

The UK just took a step closer to space flight: The United Kingdom is one step closer to conducting its first ever satellite launch from its own shores.
cnn.com/2022/12/21/business/virgin-orbit-satellite-launch/

Spaceport Cornwall awarded UK’s first ever spaceport license: The UK is moving closer to launching satellites after Spaceport Cornwall received the UK’s ...
aerotime.aero/articles/32688-uk-caa-awards-spaceport-cornwall-license

Virgin jumbo arrives in Cornwall for UK space launch: The aeroplane that will be used for next month's historic orbital mission arrives for rehearsals.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-63218251

Virgin Orbit releases rocket from Boeing 747 in mid-air to send satellites to space
foxbusiness.com/economy/virgin-orbit-successfully-launches-satellites-orbit

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit rocket test launch fails: Mission terminated early in flight over Pacific Ocean off coast of southern California
theguardian.com/business/2020/may/26/richard-branson-virgin-orbit-rocket-test-launch-fails

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