While not all licensing for the launch has been completed, there also appear to be technical issues delaying the process.
The Virgin Orbit LauncherOne rocket is launched from the air from Cosmic Girl – a modified 747-400 carrier aircraft – at the appropriate height above the body of water. Such A 'horizontal' launch means aircraft can also use existing airport infrastructure, as is the case at Newquay.
Company CEO Dan Hart confirmed in a statement that the launch will not take place this year.< /p>
Source: electronicsweekly.com
