The use of an air-launch system should reduce the cost of launches
Virgin Orbit puts satellites into low-Earth orbit for the first time using an air-launch system
The previous flight was unsuccessful – the rocket engine did not turn on. This time it worked normally, and the rocket entered the assigned orbit.
The use of an air-launch system is expected to reduce the cost of launching small satellites into low-Earth orbit. Another advantage is the wide choice of launch points.
