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Virgin Orbit determines cause of rocket launch failure

Virgin Orbit determines cause of rocket launch failure

3 years ago
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https://apnews.com/f94464614da510f87c41ab94c41ba704

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Orbit said Monday it has determined what caused the failure of its debut rocket launch and is working toward a second flight that will carry small satellites for NASA.

The Long Beach, California, company founded by Richard Branson, experienced a premature shutdown of its main rocket engine on Memorial Day moments after the launch vehicle was released from beneath the wing of a modified Boeing 747 off the Southern California coast.