Virgin Orbit

We're on a mission to make space for everyone, and we're getting closer than ever to our first flights.

2018 was a hell of a year for our team as we develop our small satellite launch system. Every part of our system--our carrier aircraft, our rocket engines, our structures, our software, and our crew--took major steps forward this year.

We could talk your ear off for hours about this stuff -- trust us, we can nerd out with the best of them -- but instead, here's a fast-paced highlight reel of some of our favorite moments from the year. Starting with a dress rehearsal on the ground, and ending with a real rocket flying over snow-capped mountains under the wing of our customized 747-400, we loved every minute of our 2018 journey! Show less