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Virgin Galactic Receives Approval From FAA for Full Commercial Launch License Following Success of May Test Flight

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Friday, June 25, 2021

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Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic, said, Were incredibly pleased with the results of our most recent test flight, which achieved our stated flight test objectives.

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Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic, said, Were incredibly pleased with the results of our most recent test flight, which achieved our stated flight test objectives.
The flight performed flawlessly, and the results demonstrate the safety and elegance of our flight system.
Todays approval by the FAA of our full commercial launch license, in conjunction with the success of our May 22 test flight, give us confidence as we proceed toward our first fully crewed test flight this summer.
With the data analysis from the May flight now complete, Virgin Galactic will continue preparing for the remaining three test flights.

Virgin Galactic Confirms Upcoming Test Flight of VSS Unity in May

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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b'Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (\xe2\x80\x9cVirgin Galactic\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today confirmed that the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity will be conducted on May 22, pending weather and technical checks.

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b'Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (\xe2\x80\x9cVirgin Galactic\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today confirmed that the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity will be conducted on May 22, pending weather and technical checks.
This analysis has been completed with the Company determining structures healthy, clearing Eve for flight.\nThe upcoming VSS Unity test flight will be crewed by two pilots and will carry research payloads as part of the NASA Flight Opportunities program.
A key objective of the upcoming flight will be to test the remedial work that has been completed on VSS Unity to lower the EMI levels experienced on the December 12, 2020 flight when the onboard computer halted ignition of the rocket motor.
The Company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer customers a unique and transformative experience.

Virgin Galactic Update on Test Flight Program

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Monday, December 14, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, announced an update following its recent test flight on December 12, 2020.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, announced an update following its recent test flight on December 12, 2020.
Michael Colglazier, CEO, Virgin Galactic said: Our flight landed beautifully, with pilots, planes, and spaceship safe, secure, and in excellent shape the foundation of every successful mission!
We remain focused on the test flight program we have previously announced, beginning with a repeat of this test flight, which included two pilots and NASA payloads.
And following that flight, we will have another test flight which will include our founder, Sir Richard Branson.

Orbit Communication System's Tracking Antenna Performs Flawlessly During Initial Mission of Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne Rocket

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Communication Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading provider ofprecision tracking-based communications solutions, announced today thatOrbit's Tracking and Telemetry Antenna Solution successfully supported and met all performance expectations during Virgin Orbit's initial LauncherOne rocket launch.

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Communication Systems Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading provider ofprecision tracking-based communications solutions, announced today thatOrbit's Tracking and Telemetry Antenna Solution successfully supported and met all performance expectations during Virgin Orbit's initial LauncherOne rocket launch.
Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne mission is to open space for everyone, by employing a Boeing 747 carrier for launching a rocket into orbit, thus enabling cost effective and increased availability of launching of small payloads into orbit.
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Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of airborne communications and satellite-tracking maritime and ground-station solutions,is helping to expand and redefine how we connect.
You'll find Orbit systems on airliners and jet fighters, cruise ships and navy vessels, ground stations and offshore platforms.

Virgin Galactic Reveals SpaceShipTwo Cabin Interior

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity in a virtual event streamed live on YouTube .

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity in a virtual event streamed live on YouTube .
Virgin Galactic, in collaboration with London design agency, Seymourpowell, has striven to remain faithful to that tradition by developing an elegant but progressive, experience-focused concept for the cabin of its spaceship.
Virgin pioneered mood lighting on its commercial aircraft, and that idea has been translated by Virgin Galactic, into the new era of commercial spaceflight.
Aspiring astronauts can bring their dream of spaceflight one step closer by joining the Virgin Galactic Spacefarer community today.

Virgin Galactic to Reveal World’s First Virtual Design of Its Spaceship Cabin

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Monday, July 27, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, will reveal the cabin interior design for SpaceShipTwo on July 28, 2020.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, will reveal the cabin interior design for SpaceShipTwo on July 28, 2020.
The virtual event will be streamed live on YouTube at 1.00pm ET.
As previously mentioned, the Company will also be announcing plans to bring immersive experiences of Virgin Galactics spaceflight and cabin interior to aspiring astronauts around the world.
To set a reminder to watch the reveal of the cabin interior design live, please follow the link: YOUTUBE LIVE LINK
Virgin Galactic is a vertically-integrated aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of advanced air and space vehicles.

Virgin Galactic Announces Date for World’s First Virtual Reveal of Spaceship Cabin Design

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, today announced that SpaceShipTwos cabin interior design reveal will take place on July 28, 2020.

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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (Virgin Galactic or the Company), a vertically integrated aerospace company, today announced that SpaceShipTwos cabin interior design reveal will take place on July 28, 2020.
The unveiling of the spaceship cabin design marks the latest milestone towards Virgin Galactics operational readiness and will accentuate the Companys focus on using inspired and bold design to transform the entire customer journey.
George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, said: One of the defining hallmarks of the Virgin brand has been experience-enhancing, pioneering design.
The Virgin Galactic spaceship cabin has taken these design prerequisites and overlaid them with touches and features specifically created to elevate the experience of space for a new generation of private astronauts.

Automotive Composites Market Revenue to Surpass USD 5.5 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Growing use of composites to reduce vehicle weight will primarily propel the market demand.

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Growing use of composites to reduce vehicle weight will primarily propel the market demand.
Automotive composites are light weight structures used in the manufacturing of several interior, exterior, and other auxiliary applications in vehicle.
Rising adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles globally in line with governmental initiatives and support for enhancing the environmental quality will surge the automotive composites marketsize.
Automotive composites find usage in interior, exterior, structural and powertrain and other applications such as fenders, tail gate, and lift gate.

Automotive Composites Market Revenue to Surpass USD 5.5 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Growing use of composites to reduce vehicle weight will primarily propel the market demand.

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Growing use of composites to reduce vehicle weight will primarily propel the market demand.
Automotive composites are light weight structures used in the manufacturing of several interior, exterior, and other auxiliary applications in vehicle.
Rising adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles globally in line with governmental initiatives and support for enhancing the environmental quality will surge the automotive composites marketsize.
Automotive composites find usage in interior, exterior, structural and powertrain and other applications such as fenders, tail gate, and lift gate.

Knight Partners With Debiopharm for the Commercialization of Trelstar® in Canada

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

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Previously, Trelstar was successfully launched and commercialized in Canada by Paladin Labs Inc. between 2006 to 2014.

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Previously, Trelstar was successfully launched and commercialized in Canada by Paladin Labs Inc. between 2006 to 2014.
"I am excited to partner again with Debiopharm for Trelstar," said Jonathan Ross Goodman, Chief Executive Officer of Knight.
"Given our team's successful history in launching and building Trelstarin Canada and our focus on expanding Knight's oncology portfolio, we are well positioned to re-launch Trelstar."
"Given the Knight team's previous great success with Trelstar, we believe Knight is the right Canadian partner," said Thierry Mauvernay, Presidentand Delegate of the Board, Debiopharm.