Inside Virgins plan to launch rockets from 747s

Published: Sept. 15, 2022, 12:47 a.m.

Virgin Orbit is about to revolutionise the global space industry by launching satellites from huge 747 aircraft, rather than traditional rockets.

Speaking exclusively from LA, the business\u2019 CEO, Dan Hart, tells host Adam Thorn why the plan could open space to countries currently unable to participate.

The pair discuss how the technology works,\xa0the company\u2019s\xa0plan to launch imminently in the\xa0UK,\xa0and also how he works with Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.\xa0\xa0