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Virgin Galactic: LauncherOne program to use dedicated B-747/400 aircraft to small satellite launch service -VIDEO

San Antonio, Usa - The carrier aircraft can also be deployed from any runway capable of 747 operations

Virgin Galactic introduced the newest addition to its fleet of vehicles yesterday as part of a technical update on its LauncherOne small satellite launch service. The B-747/400 commercial jet aircraft, previously operated by Virgin Atlantic under the nickname "Cosmic Girl", will provide a dedicated launch platform for the LauncherOne orbital vehicle. Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic engineers...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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