Posted in NEWS Virgin Orbit’s groundbreaking satellite launch ends in failure January 9, 2023 Britain’s attempt to become the first European nation to launch satellites into space ended in bitter disappointment early on Tuesday when Virgin Orbit said its rocket had suffered an anomaly that prevented it from reaching orbit. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230110-virgin-orbit-s-groundbreaking-satellite-launch-ends-in-failure