During the first night mission, Virgin Orbit successfully launches satellites

During the first night mission, Virgin Orbit successfully launches satellites

Virgin Orbit has attempted five launches in total but has only failed once, on its maiden test flight in May 2020. Since first reaching space in January 2021, it has been on a roll, delivering a pair of satellites into orbit in June 2021, and completing yet another mission earlier this year. The Straight Up mission is Virgin Orbit’s fourth successful flight to date.