How to launch satellites from a 747

January 18, 2022

Nicole Lewis Virgin Orbit Launch Director — Nicole Lewis from Denver is the launch director for Virgin Orbit's "Above the Clouds" mission to launch satellites into orbit.

Colorado native Nicole Lewis is the launch director for Virgin Orbit. Her latest mission: to launch seven satellites into space off the wing of a 747.

The 747 used in Virgin Orbit's mission to launch satellites into space.

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