‘Anomaly’ scuppers Virgin Orbit maiden rocket launch

Virgin Orbit launch

Source: Virgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit failed in its first attempt at launching a rocket into orbit from the wing of a modified Boeing 747-400 owing to an “anomaly”, but the company says it is pressing ahead with further tests.

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