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UK approves 1st vertical rocket launch from Saxavord Spaceport

German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has taken a step towards a first launch by gaining a first-ever license to vertically launch an orbital rocket from mainland Europe.

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‘Venture capitalist’ offered to buy Virgin Orbit for $200m. He had ‘less than a buck’ to his name, SEC says

Matthew Brown’s ‘bogus offer’ to buy Virgin Orbit caused the company’s stock to jump in 2023

The Independent UK

The 8 Most Epic Space Fails of 2023

Despite the best efforts of humans, the natural entropy of the space environment and the persnickety nature of rockets still occasionally prevail.

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Western Europe's 1st vertical spaceport cleared for launch, hopes to see rockets fly in 2024

Western Europe's first vertical spaceport receives a launch license, paving the way for the continent's debut rocket flight next year.

Space

Scotland has chance to grow lead as Europe’s top space nation, CEO says

THE chief executive of a top Scottish aerospace company has said that Scotland is already Europe's leading space nation.

The National (Scotland)

Hidden in the Arctic, Sweden is quietly winning Europe’s next big space race

Sweden is leading in a battle to be the first European space base outside Russia to launch a satellite into orbit

The Guardian - UK

A Very British Space Launch review – as flimsy as Richard Branson’s rockets

There’s lots of fascinating detail in this documentary about Virgin Orbit’s attempt to get Britain into the space race. But like the flight itself, it falls short

The Guardian - UK

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TV tonight: inside Richard Branson’s attempt to launch into space

A documentary about the space race. Plus, a celebration of David Hockney’s life and work. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 2nd commercial spaceflight

Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its second commercial spaceflight mission, set to launch Aug. 10.

Space

Time running out for Government to realise UK’s space launch ambitions, say MPs

The Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said the Government’s ‘disjointed approach’ is hampering launch potential.

The Independent UK

Testing of 3D-printed space rocket engines begins in the UK

Forget 3D-printed toys, UK company Skyrora is making rockets headed for space

Evening Standard

Former head of Spaceport Cornwall lands new role with space data firm

Melissa Quinn has been appointed as general manager of Slingshot Seradata

Birmingham Post

Big interview: Spaceport Cornwall's business boss on the facility's future

The space cluster's business development boss speaks to BusinessLive about its new site and future launches

Birmingham Post

Whisper it, but Scotland is on the verge of becoming a space superpower

Despite the demise of Virgin Orbit, the UK’s first spaceports should open in 2024

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Virgin Orbit shuts down after selling key assets to 3 aerospace companies

California-based Virgin Orbit said it will permanently cease operations after selling key assets to Rocket Lab, Stratolaunch and Launcher.

Daily Mirror

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is permanently shutting down after failed test this year

Virgin Orbit has announced it is ceasing operations and will sell its assets to four bidders, two months after 85% of its workforce was laid off after failing to find investment

Birmingham Post

Virgin Orbit shuts down months after failed space launch from Cornwall

Richard Branson’s US firm, which attempted to shoot a rocket into orbit from the UK’s only licensed spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said it would sell its assets to four winning bidders

Wales Online

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is permanently shutting down

It comes months after a mission failure

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Tribune News Service

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit to liquidate, sell off assets to Stratolaunch, Rocket Lab

Stratolaunch LLC and Rocket Lab USA Inc. are among the buyers for assets of Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc., the bankrupt space-launch company tied to billionaire Richard Branson.

Space

Virgin Orbit receives $17 million bid from Stratolaunch for carrier plane and related aircraft assets

Virgin Orbit has received a $17 million bid for its aircraft assets from the hypersonic flight company Stratolaunch, according to court filings released on Tuesday (May 16).

The Independent UK

Spaceport Cornwall boss Melissa Quinn announces departure

She is expected to announce a new job in the coming weeks.

Daily Mirror

Sir Richard Branson loses £1.8BILLION in a year after suffering huge Virgin losses

Sir Richard, founder of Virgin Group, and his family are now worth about £2.41billion, down from £4.2billion from the previous year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty lose £200m, shows Sunday Times Rich List

Sir Richard Branson has seen his fortune shrink by more than 40% in a year

The Independent UK

Rich list: Sir Richard Branson’s wealth shrinks by £1.8bn in a year

The British entrepreneur slipped down the annual Sunday Times Rich List following his satellite launch company Virgin Orbit going bankrupt.

Space

Stratolaunch's huge Roc plane drops hypersonic test vehicle for 1st time (video)

Stratolaunch's giant Roc airplane dropped a prototype of the company's Talon hypersonic vehicle in mid-air for the first time during a test flight on Saturday (May 13).

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