Virgin Orbit highlights key moments from its last mission and also; released a new video demonstrating the versatility of the satellite delivery system. Virgin Orbit, to send satellites into space; least at an altitude of 30,000 feet a flying Boeing 747 loads them onto the LauncherOne rocket before firing them from its jet.
Images taken on January 13 in California. Third successful satellite to start and end at the Mojave Air and Space Port Taken during docking mission. In a message accompanying the video, the company said, “Virgin Orbit; “It has accomplished something that most launch systems would never attempt.”
“By dropping LauncherOne on a thick layer of cloud; For the first time, we demonstrated a key element of our air launch system: inclement weather, residual loads on time and exactly where they should be; It’s not an obstacle to its return to orbit.” he added.
This includes using conventional rocket systems launched directly from the ground; from competitors like SpaceX and Rocket Lab it separates. As SpaceX experienced in its most recent mission; bad weather delays takeoffs by several days, increasing costs and causing problems for programmers.
If Virgin Orbit, the rocket’s main exit is above the air systems because it happens; own system in a wider range of climatic conditions Note that it can be thrown. As you can see, the mission continues as long as it is safe for the plane to take off and land.
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