Virgin Orbit gets the licenses it needs for the UK's first space launch
In addition to the launch license, Virgin Orbit received a range control license that allows it to issue warning notices and monitor the progress of missions."Receiving range and launch licenses takes us one step closer to the first satellite launch take-off from UK soil," said Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart."We are progressing towards the first launch from Cornwall – keeping a strong focus on a safe and successful mission for all.
Virgin Orbit flies LauncherOne under the wing of a 747 to reduce the rocket size and fuel needed while eliminating the need for a vertical launch pad. For its maiden"Start Me up" mission, Cosmic Girl will take off from the spaceport and fly to a height of 35,000 feet, then release the LauncherOne rocket that will take the satellites into orbit. Permits for the nine satellites have yet to be issued, but are reportedly"imminent.
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