Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit to Lift-Off From Small Regional Australian Airport

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit to Lift-Off From Small Regional Australian Airport
Sir Richard Branson speaks after he flew into space aboard a Virgin Galactic vessel in New Mexico on July 11, 2021. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit could soon be launching satellites from a small regional airport in Queensland after signing off a deal to develop its third location globally.

Founded in 2017, the company deploys Boeing 747s to carry rockets into the upper reaches of the atmosphere before firing them into space.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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