Virgin Orbit launch failure inquiry indicates engine overheat after fuel-filter dislodged

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Source: Virgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit has started modifying its air-dropped rocket vehicle after analysis indicated that abnormal heating of the second-stage engine, following a filter displacement, caused loss of thrust during the company’s failed inaugural UK satellite launch.

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