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I’m A Virgin, I’m Saving Myself For Marriage
Nigerian singer, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed better known as Bella Shmurda, has disclosed that he has managed to remain a virgin.During a question-and-answer session with fans using the hashtag #AskBellaShmurda, the “Cash App” singer made the disclosure.He was questioned by a fan if he recalls his body count. Bella Shmurda responded by saying that he had…
January 21, 2022
Virgin Orbit celebrates third successful launch in a row
Virgin Orbit’s 70-foot-long (21-meter) LauncherOne rocket ignites its liquid-fueled engine after release from the company’s Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. Credit: Virgin OrbitVirgin Orbit delivered seven small CubeSats for NASA, the U.S. military, Spire, and the Polish company SatRevolution into orbit Thursday with its air-launched rocket after release from a jumbo jet off the coast of…
January 13, 2022
Live coverage: Virgin Orbit’s air-launched rocket to deploy seven smallsats in orbit
If you would like to see more articles like this please support our coverage of the space program by becoming a Spaceflight Now Member. If everyone who enjoys our website helps fund it, we can expand and improve our coverage further. Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Virgin Orbit LauncherOne rocket. The…
January 13, 2022
Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges
Image source, Getty ImagesVirgin Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees after Brexit.It means customers travelling to Europe will be able to use their mobile data and make calls and texts on the same deal as they have in the UK.Vodafone, EE and…
January 10, 2022
Virgin Orbit raises far less than expected from SPAC merger
by Jeff Foust — December 29, 2021 Virgin Orbit raised $228 million from its SPAC merger, far less than the $483 million projected when the deal was announced in August. Credit: Virgin Orbit WASHINGTON — Virgin Orbit will get less than half the money it originally expected from its merger with a special purpose acquisition…
December 29, 2021
Virgin Galactic cleared to fly again after a spell on Federal Aviation Administration’s naughty step
More airspace and a hotline to the authority fixed up for the next flight Virgin Galactic has received clearance by US flight regulators to resume spaceflights. Owner Richard Branson's high altitude jaunt on the Unity 22 flight in July attracted the ire of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) after the rocketplane, SpaceShipTwo, ventured outside of…
September 30, 2021
Virgin Galactic cleared to fly again following FAA investigation
September 30, 2021
Virgin Galactic has been cleared to fly again by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following an anomaly on its previous flight, the WSJ has reported. The agency launched a probe into the space company's first crewed flight after it dropped below its approved trajectory. The FAA determined that the SpaceShip Two Unity craft, with…
Virgin Galactic says FAA has cleared it for further flights
Sep. 29, 2021Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 12:12 a.m. 1of3FILE - In this July 11, 2021, file photo Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson shows his Virgin Galactic made astronaut wings pin after his flight to space from Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, N.M. Virgin Galactic says the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to resume launches…
September 29, 2021
Virgin Cheese Premieres Gift Baskets, Party Platters and More Plant Power for the Holiday Season
CLARKDALE, Ariz., September 29, 2021/vWire/–Virgin Cheese, maker of plant-based, organic artisanal cheeses, is rolling out the red carpet for the 2021 holiday season. This ambitious and delicious addition to Clarkdale will offer custom and do-it-yourself (DIY) gift basket options, as well as beautifully prepared organic and vegan party platters and charcuterie boards that are perfect…
September 28, 2021