Tag: Cal Poly
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Victor Glover Takes Cal Poly Leadership Role After Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA astronaut Victor Glover has moved to emeritus status after piloting the Artemis II mission around the Moon in April 2026 and has begun a full-time role as executive advisor to California Polytechnic State University President Jeff Armstrong. Glover started the Cal Poly position on September 1 and plans to relocate from Houston to California…
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Virgin’s satellite launcher reaches orbit for first time
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket fires its NewtonThree main engine moments after release from the Boeing 747 carrier jet, named “Cosmic Girl.” Credit: Virgin Orbit An air-launched rocket built by Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reached orbit Sunday for the first time, delivering 10 experimental CubeSats for NASA and positioning the company for the start of commercial…
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NASA takes a chance on Virgin Orbit with company’s second test launch
The LauncherOne rocket’s payload fairing is emblazoned with the NASA “meatball” logo for Virgin Orbit’s second orbital test flight. Credit: Virgin Orbit On its second launch attempt after a propulsion problem prevented its light-class air-dropped rocket from reaching space last year, Virgin Orbit will try to deliver 10 experimental CubeSats into orbit as soon as…