Virgin Orbit

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:Company
gptkbp:academic_programs experienced professionals
gptkbp:acquisition strategic partnerships
SPAC merger with Next Gen Acquisition Corp.
gptkbp:awards Various aerospace industry awards
gptkbp:brand_recognition growing
high in aerospace industry
gptkbp:business_model dedicated launches
gptkbp:ceo gptkb:Dan_Hart
gptkbp:collaboration international space agencies
gptkbp:community_engagement educational outreach
STEM education initiatives
Local economic development
STEM initiatives
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Arianespace
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:Rocket_Lab
gptkb:Space_X
gptkb:Relativity_Space
gptkbp:contract gptkb:National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration
gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:customer_base diverse industries
Commercial and government clients
commercial and government clients
gptkbp:customer_feedback integrated into development
gptkbp:customer_satisfaction positive feedback
gptkbp:customer_support dedicated services
gptkbp:debut January 2021
January 17, 2021
gptkbp:design Various aerospace companies
gptkbp:employees 200+
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Virgin_Orbit
gptkbp:engine_type Newton Three
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimized emissions
Sustainable practices in launches
gptkbp:financials gptkb:Virgin_Group
Publicly traded
gptkbp:first_flight multiple
gptkbp:founded gptkb:2017
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:Richard_Branson
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:2017
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Dan_Hart
gptkb:Richard_Branson
gptkbp:future_goals expand into new markets.
gptkbp:future_plans Enhance international partnerships
Expand launch capabilities
expand launch capabilities
Invest in technology advancements
Develop new launch vehicles
Increase satellite deployment frequency
gptkbp:global_presence expanding.
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on innovative launch solutions
gptkbp:has_culture innovative
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Long_Beach,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Virgin Orbit
gptkbp:industry Aerospace
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:advanced_propulsion_systems
continuous improvement
gptkbp:investment multiple
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive
gptkbp:key_concept airborne launch platform
gptkbp:launch_date Monthly
May 25, 2020
multiple launches per year
multiple per year
gptkbp:launch_event high
gptkbp:launch_price $12 million per launch
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Mojave_Air_and_Space_Port
gptkb:Cosmic_Girl
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Launcher_One
modular
reusable components
two-stage rocket
optimized for efficiency
airborne launch system
planned future models
gptkbp:launch_window flexible
gptkbp:launched 500 kg to LEO
up to 500 kg to LEO
gptkbp:market small satellite launch
gptkbp:market_position leader in small satellite launches
gptkbp:marketing_strategy affordable launches
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
Frequent coverage in aerospace publications
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Long_Beach,_California
Small satellite launch services
make space accessible to all.
deploy small satellites
gptkbp:notable_launches S4 mission
gptkbp:notable_mission Launch Demo 2
gptkbp:number_of_employees growing
gptkbp:operating_countries yes
gptkbp:operational_status Active
active
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Virgin_Group
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:NASA
collaborative projects
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:NASA
Research institutions
Universities
Defense contractors
various tech companies
international space agencies
International space agencies
Commercial satellite operators
gptkbp:payload_capacity up to 500 kg to LEO
pre-launch services
gptkbp:post-launch_services data analysis
gptkbp:project next-gen launch systems
gptkbp:r&_dfocus Innovative launch solutions
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA regulations
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing
gptkbp:revenue pay-per-launch
gptkbp:safety_measures stringent
gptkbp:safety_record No major incidents reported
no reported accidents
gptkbp:service_area Global
gptkbp:services gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:social_media_presence Active on multiple platforms
gptkbp:stock_market_status publicly traded
gptkbp:stock_symbol VORB
gptkbp:supply_chain global network
gptkbp:supports mobile ground systems
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts reusable components
green technologies
gptkbp:target_market commercial satellite operators
small satellite industry
gptkbp:team experienced
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Team_Rocket
air-launch system
gptkbp:type gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:type_of_launch gptkb:Dedicated
gptkbp:uses_technology Air launch
gptkbp:website virginorbit.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Virgin_Galactic
gptkb:Virgin_Group
gptkb:Virgin_Group_Limited
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Branson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4