Long before the groundbreaking launch of the Kepler Space Telescope in March 2009, and even further back then the first confirmation of an exoplanet in 1995, humanity had nothing but questions and a thirst for the unknown when it came to what lies beyond our own planet Earth. Flash forward more than 25 years and… Continue reading See 17 Years of an Exoplanet’s Orbit in One Captivating GIF
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Virgin Orbit
2020 has been a tumultuous year for a number of companies: from Virgin Orbit running low on cash to ByteDance pushing its TikTok replacement, and Canoo settling with the SEC. These events symbolize the resiliency of the tech industry in the face of adversity and the importance of staying ahead of the curve. In May… Continue reading Virgin Orbit
Virgin Orbit Reportedly Close to $200 Million Rescue Deal After Launch Failure
Virgin Orbit, the California-based small satellite launch service, is reportedly close to sealing a $200 million rescue deal after its first launch attempt failed. The company was tipped to be in advanced talks with a private investment group to secure the new funding. The news of the potential financial rescue comes in the wake of… Continue reading Virgin Orbit Reportedly Close to $200 Million Rescue Deal After Launch Failure