Virgin Orbit delays launch of seven satellites for US Space Force and NASA

Virgin Orbit has scrubbed the launch the fifth flight of the LauncherOne rocket, after propellant temperature was deemed to be “slightly out of bounds”. The decision was made prior to the take off of Cosmic Girl, the carrier aircraft. The mission, named Straight Up, consists of seven satellites from the US Space Force and NASA that are destined for low Earth orbit. Straight Up is still expected to be Virgin Orbit’s first nighttime launch, with a 24 hour turnaround likely. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight - Jun 30)