RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programmeArchived Message
Posted by johnlilburne on October 4, 2019, 9:30 pm
Defence Minister Annie-Marie Trevelyan said:
The UK and the US already have an incredibly close defence relationship and now we’re working together to forge new frontiers in space.
This exciting partnership will see Virgin Orbit benefit from the skills and expertise of our personnel while propelling the RAF’s space ambitions to new heights.
Air Vice-Marshal Rochelle, the RAF Air Capability Chief of Staff, said:
Having one of our Test Pilots working at the heart of such a cutting-edge programme is a significant step in the RAF’s space journey. It also reinforces the close relationship we have with industry and with the US, we expect this to further enable UK satellite launch capabilities.