Today's sequence of events for #LaunchDemo2 went exactly to plan, from safe execution of our ground ops all the way through successful full duration burns on both engines. To say we're thrilled would be a massive understatement, but 240 characters couldn't do it justice anyway. pic.twitter.com/ZKpoi7hkGN
— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) January 18, 2021
I know there are more steps and burns today. But, what an amazing achievement already today, team @Virgin_Orbit! #congrats ππ π https://t.co/El535QkNtb
— Thomas Zurbuchen (@Dr_ThomasZ) January 17, 2021
This is the incredible moment @Virgin_Orbit flew into orbit. What a beautiful sight to behold: the Virgin LauncherOne rocket taking off from the wing of our 747 airplane and soaring into orbit at 17,500mph to drop off satellites https://t.co/GaVShI4sc5 pic.twitter.com/v1bmqam3pL
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) January 18, 2021
With operations for our #LaunchDemo2 mission already in full swing, it's an exciting morning here at Mojave Air and Space Port!
— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) January 17, 2021
LOX loading on the rocket has begun, and we're looking good to hit our target takeoff time of approximately 10:30 AM Pacific. pic.twitter.com/naBppEJRhD
Still got a ways to go, but we just confirmed successful stage separation! This is a HUGE milestone, and the furthest our rocket has flown yet. C'mon LauncherOne!
— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) January 17, 2021
Payloads successfully deployed into our target orbit! We are so, so proud to say that LauncherOne has now completed its first mission to space, carrying 9 CubeSat missions into Low Earth Orbit for our friends @NASA. #LaunchDemo2
— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) January 17, 2021
Congratulations to the Virgin Orbit Team! https://t.co/DUpAxPJz78
— Gen. Jay Raymond (@SpaceForceCSO) January 17, 2021
Congratulations to the @Virgin_Orbit team! A great achievement! https://t.co/Y68QSETmiw
— Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) January 17, 2021
#ICYMI: Before all the buzz around Launch Demo 2, we announced a new contract with @spacenanonaut! Based in the UK, Junior Astronaut is working globally to inspire young students to pursue careers in STEM. https://t.co/bkfyrR8p3u
— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) January 22, 2021