Virgin Orbit carries satellites to space for the first time (update: deployed)
It's a step closer to lowering the costs of satellite launches.
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The Ravn X is a 55,000-pound drone for launching satellites
The UAV will attempt its first mission next year.
Virgin Orbit's first launch demo flight ends abruptly after rocket release
It's going to be a while before Virgin can ferry rockets into space.
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Virgin Orbit's first launch demo takes place this weekend
LauncherOne will fly under its own power for the first time.
Virgin Orbit is ready to test its plane-launched space rockets
Cosmic Girl and LauncherOne are now ready for a launch demo.
Virgin Orbit plans to send cubesats to Mars as early as 2022
It would be the first private company to reach the Red Planet.
Virgin Orbit will launch small satellites for the UK military
The company wants to revolutionize launches with its flying launch pad.
Virgin Orbit's first rocket drop test was a success
A real launch could happen before summer is over.
Virgin Orbit preps the LauncherOne rocket for its first drop test
The company has been conducting captive carry tests over the past eight months.
Three teams will compete for millions in DARPA's rocket launch challenge
One mystery competitor wishes to remain anonymous.