A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 plane carrying Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket at Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay. PA
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 plane carrying Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket at Spaceport Cornwall, Newquay. PA

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Virgin Orbit blames rocket failure on dislodged filter

Former satellite launching company also files detailed plans for bankruptcy

Matthew Davies
Matthew Davies
London

April 20, 2023

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