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Virgin Group Announces, With Support of NextGen’s Sponsor, the Intent to Purchase up to $100 Million of Virgin Orbit Common Stock in Additional PIPE Investment

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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NextGen Acquisition Corp. IIs Sponsor will be supporting a portion of the Additional Equity Amount alongside the Virgin Group.

Key Points: 
  • NextGen Acquisition Corp. IIs Sponsor will be supporting a portion of the Additional Equity Amount alongside the Virgin Group.
  • I am committed and confident in the future of Virgin Orbit and its life ahead as a public company, said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Orbit.
  • Virgin Orbit operates one of the most flexible and responsive space launch systems ever built.
  • To learn more, visit virginorbit.com
    The Virgin Group is a leading international investment group and one of the worlds most recognized and respected brands.

Building Towards Third Commercial Launch, Virgin Orbit Completes Final Launch Rehearsal

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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With this critical test successfully completed and the bonus of adding an additional satellite to the payload stack earlier this month, Virgin Orbit is tracking towards a launch in January 2022.

Key Points: 
  • With this critical test successfully completed and the bonus of adding an additional satellite to the payload stack earlier this month, Virgin Orbit is tracking towards a launch in January 2022.
  • The launch window is set to open January 12th, 2022, and the launch itself will be livestreamed to the public.
  • Virgin Orbit operates one of the most flexible and responsive space launch systems ever built.
  • Founded by Sir Richard Branson in 2017, the company began commercial service in 2021, and has already delivered commercial, civil, national security, and international satellites into orbit.

Virgin Orbit licenses QuantumCloud™ from Arqit

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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The two Arqit satellites delivered to Earth orbit by Virgin Orbits LauncherOne air-launched system will be the core component of Arqits Platform-as-a-Service, delivering the root source of randomness to all Arqit data centres using Arqits ground-breaking Quantum protocol ARQ19.

Key Points: 
  • The two Arqit satellites delivered to Earth orbit by Virgin Orbits LauncherOne air-launched system will be the core component of Arqits Platform-as-a-Service, delivering the root source of randomness to all Arqit data centres using Arqits ground-breaking Quantum protocol ARQ19.
  • Arqit and Virgin Orbit are collaborating on responsive space initiatives serving the nations of the Five Eyes (FVEY) international intelligence alliance, comprising of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • Thus, Virgin Orbit becomes the worlds first quantum safe launch services provider.
  • Dan Hart, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Orbit commented: I am delighted to advance such a comprehensive collaboration with Arqit.

Virgin Orbit and Arqit Expand Launch Agreements

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Arqit has committed to launch such additional customer funded systems exclusively with Virgin Orbit, and that contract allows for up to five launches that will be realized as anticipated government contracts move forward to utilize Arqits services.

Key Points: 
  • Arqit has committed to launch such additional customer funded systems exclusively with Virgin Orbit, and that contract allows for up to five launches that will be realized as anticipated government contracts move forward to utilize Arqits services.
  • Thus Virgin Orbit becomes the worlds first quantum safe launch services provider.
  • Dan Hart, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Orbit commented: I am delighted to advance such a comprehensive collaboration with Arqit.
  • Virgin Orbit operates one of the most flexible and responsive space launch systems ever built.

Virgin Orbit Announces New Partnership With Maritime Intelligence Firm Horizon Technologies

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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According to the agreement, Virgin Orbit will become Horizons preferred launch partner, will take an equity stake in the company, and will appoint a Virgin Orbit representative to Horizons board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • According to the agreement, Virgin Orbit will become Horizons preferred launch partner, will take an equity stake in the company, and will appoint a Virgin Orbit representative to Horizons board of directors.
  • Horizon will continue to build out the AMBER constellation and its related services by conducting further launches onboard Virgin Orbits mobile LauncherOne system.
  • Our plan to be the worlds leading provider of maritime intelligence provides synergy with Virgin Orbits broader space solutions strategy, said Horizon CEO John Beckner.
  • Horizon Technologies is a Global Leader in innovative SIGINT and Space-Based Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Intelligence Solutions.

Virgin Orbit Expands Space Solutions Business With Hypersat Investment

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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The investment by Virgin Orbit is part of the companys strategy to leverage the relationships with its satellite launch customers and space solutions end users.

Key Points: 
  • The investment by Virgin Orbit is part of the companys strategy to leverage the relationships with its satellite launch customers and space solutions end users.
  • As part of that strategy, Virgin Orbit has previously announced investments in ArQit Quantum, SatRevolution, and Sky and Space Global.
  • Were thrilled to continue our push forward into space solutions as a key vertical for Virgin Orbits growth through our expanding relationship with Hypersat, said Jim Simpson, Chief Strategy Officer of Virgin Orbit.
  • Derek Woods, Founder, President and CEO of Hypersat LLC, said; We are extremely pleased to have Virgin Orbit join us as an investor.

Virgin Orbit Joins Water Tower Research in Fireside Chat

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Leading launch company Virgin Orbit, which has announced a planned business combination with special purpose acquisition company NextGen Acquisition Corp. II ("NextGen") (NASDAQ: NGCA), announced today that it will participate in a fireside chat with Water Tower Research analyst, John Roy.

Key Points: 
  • Leading launch company Virgin Orbit, which has announced a planned business combination with special purpose acquisition company NextGen Acquisition Corp. II ("NextGen") (NASDAQ: NGCA), announced today that it will participate in a fireside chat with Water Tower Research analyst, John Roy.
  • Virgin Orbit operates one of the most flexible and responsive space launch systems ever built.
  • On August 22, 2021, Virgin Orbit entered into a definitive agreement to combine with NextGen Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: NGCA), a special purpose acquisition company, which would result in Virgin Orbit becoming a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VORB.
  • Water Tower Research is a stakeholder communication and investor engagement platform powered by senior industry experts with significant Wall Street experience.

SatRevolution Secures Series B Funding from Virgin Orbit

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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SatRev has to date launched two satellites with Virgin Orbit as part of the LauncherOne Tubular Bells: Part One mission.

Key Points: 
  • SatRev has to date launched two satellites with Virgin Orbit as part of the LauncherOne Tubular Bells: Part One mission.
  • Two more SatRev satellites are awaiting launch as part of Virgin Orbits Above the Clouds mission launching next month.
  • SatRev and Virgin Orbit plan to jointly offer up to 500kg of hosted payload services on LauncherOne rockets, turnkey solutions for rapid deployment of space services, and much more.
  • With our continued collaboration, Virgin Orbit and SatRev will drive capabilities into new markets, enabling applications for Earth observation and more applications that yesterday were only dreams.

Spire Global, Inc. Selects Virgin Orbit for Late-Load Addition to Next Flight in Record Time

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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ADLER-1 is also part of a growing movement to address the issue of dangerous space debris and to improve sustainability in Low Earth Orbit.

Key Points: 
  • ADLER-1 is also part of a growing movement to address the issue of dangerous space debris and to improve sustainability in Low Earth Orbit.
  • The 30x10x10 cm satellite will study the micro space debris environment in Low Earth Orbit to complement the space debris models by obtaining in-situ data.
  • Spire uses one of the worlds largest multi-purpose satellite constellations to source hard to acquire, valuable data and enriches it with predictive solutions.
  • Virgin Orbit operates one of the most flexible and responsive space launch systems ever built.

Virgin Orbit Registration Statement Related to Business Combination With NextGen Acquisition Corp. II Declared Effective by SEC

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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NextGen Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:NGCA) (NextGen) today announced that its Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination) with Vieco USA, Inc., the parent company of Virgin Orbit ("Virgin Orbit" or the "Company"), the responsive launch and space solutions company, has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Key Points: 
  • NextGen Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:NGCA) (NextGen) today announced that its Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination) with Vieco USA, Inc., the parent company of Virgin Orbit ("Virgin Orbit" or the "Company"), the responsive launch and space solutions company, has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
  • The boards of directors of Virgin Orbit and NextGen have unanimously approved the Business Combination.
  • NextGen Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
  • This press release relates to a proposed transaction between Vieco USA, Inc. (Vieco USA) and NextGen Acquisition Corp. II (NextGen).