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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.

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  • 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.

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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.
  • 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).

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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).
  • 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).

Responsive Satellite Servicing and Sustainable Space Launches Get a Boost Through Astroscale, Virgin Orbit Partnership

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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"The space industry is on the cusp of a new era, with flexible and responsive launch and satellite servicing an emerging reality, said Nobu Okada, Founder & CEO of Astroscale.

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  • "The space industry is on the cusp of a new era, with flexible and responsive launch and satellite servicing an emerging reality, said Nobu Okada, Founder & CEO of Astroscale.
  • This partnership with Virgin Orbit will bring value to these rapidly developing sectors, not just for technology development, but for business and regulatory innovations as well.
  • Virgin Orbit is a like-minded company that is revolutionizing the way we launch and access space while maintaining a commitment to space sustainability."
  • We at Virgin Orbit are excited to partner with Astroscale to foster the development and promotion of the responsible, sustainable use of space, said Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart.

Virgin Orbit’s Launcher One Begins Pre-flight Prep Before Its End of Year Flight

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The rocket is now being mated to the customized 747 that serves as Virgin Orbits flying and fully re-usable launch pad and mobile mission control, with expected launch before the end of the year.

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  • The rocket is now being mated to the customized 747 that serves as Virgin Orbits flying and fully re-usable launch pad and mobile mission control, with expected launch before the end of the year.
  • DIU is an organization working to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology into the U.S. military to strengthen national security.
  • Virgin Orbit builds and operates the most flexible and responsive satellite launcher ever invented: LauncherOne, a dedicated launch service for commercial and government-built small satellites.
  • To learn more or to apply to join Virgin Orbits talented and growing team, visit virginorbit.com .

New Agreement Between Virgin Orbit and ANA HOLDINGS Sets the Stage for Twenty LauncherOne Flights From Japan

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104006281/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104006281/en/
    Photo courtesy of Virgin Orbit and ANA HOLDINGS INC.
    Japans impressive aerospace industry has long been at the forefront of satellite technology innovation.
  • Virgin Orbits flight-proven air-launch service provides a unique capability for ANAs customer base in the booming commercial ecosystem for space in Asia.
  • Koji Shibata, ANA Group Representative Director and Executive Vice President, noted, ANA is excited to work with Virgin Orbit to offer responsive launch and space solutions services to customers in Japan.
  • ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 71 companies including ANA and Peach Aviation, the leading LCC in Japan.