Rocket Science and Propulsion – Page 13

Relativity Space’s 3-D Printed Rocket Fails Just After Launch

Relativity Space, a private company with ambitions for sending people to Mars, made it off the launchpad, but the vehicle experienced problems during the second stage of its flight.

By Oliver Whang

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Virgin Orbit Offers More Details on Rocket Failure

More than 110 miles above earth, the rocket’s second-stage engine prematurely shut down before entering orbit, causing the loss of nine satellites.

By Stanley Reed

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Virgin Orbit’s Failed Launch a Setback for U.K.’s Space Industry

When a Virgin Orbit rocket fell short of orbit, it dealt a blow to Britain’s space program and the companies whose satellites were lost in the mission.

By Stanley Reed

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Britain Is on the Verge of Its First Satellite Launch

A rocket launched from a Virgin Orbit jumbo jet is expected to put satellites into orbit, a step for Britain into the space launch business.

By Stanley Reed