Virgin Orbit has signed an agreement to acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need for U.S. national security and allies’ satellite launch demands.
L3Harris Technologies (who modified Cosmic Girl) will modify one of the newly acquired airframes to serve as an additional airborne launch pad for Virgin Orbit’s small satellite launch service, with delivery expected in 2023.
It will be interesting to see where they are sourced from. Watch this space....
L3Harris Technologies (who modified Cosmic Girl) will modify one of the newly acquired airframes to serve as an additional airborne launch pad for Virgin Orbit’s small satellite launch service, with delivery expected in 2023.
It will be interesting to see where they are sourced from. Watch this space....