Tubular Bells, Part One Mission
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Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
Tubular Bells, Part One
Mission Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
The mission includes three cubesats for US Department of Defense which are launched as a part of the DoS Space Test Program (STP); the Netherland's first military satellite, a cubesat called BRIK II; and two optical satellites, STORK-4 and STORK-5, for SatRevolution's STORK constellation. The mission name, "Tubular Bells, Part One", references the first music album released by Virgin Records label in the 1970s. The label was established by Virgin Orbit CEO Richard Branson.
Available Replays
LauncherOne Tubular Bells Part One
Updated: Jan 19, 11:32am UTC
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