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UK and US to Launch Joint Mission Aboard United Kingdom’s First Orbital Launch Supported by Virgin Orbit

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Virgin Orbits first overseas flight is expected to be the launchers fifth consecutive mission carrying commercial and government customers since it began operations in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin Orbits first overseas flight is expected to be the launchers fifth consecutive mission carrying commercial and government customers since it began operations in 2021.
  • Virgin Orbit has successfully launched eight previous STP satellites to orbit, demonstrating its ability to launch from any airport with a spaceport certificate.
  • We are honored to host this joint mission between the U.S. and U.K.
  • Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) 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.