Comments on: Orbex begins construction of launch platform https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/orbex-begins-construction-of-launch-platform/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:05:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Edward https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/orbex-begins-construction-of-launch-platform/#comment-1255159 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:05:04 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=81124#comment-1255159 Blair Ivey wrote: “But, man, these companies seem to be popping up like mushrooms.”

Robert has noted in the past that there are 100 or more companies that have said they will do small orbital launch rockets, but only a couple of dozen, including those already flying, are really doing serious work toward launch. I expect a few more to attempt launches, so we should expect news from more mushrooms — er — companies.

]]> By: Blair Ivey https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/orbex-begins-construction-of-launch-platform/#comment-1253910 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:21:56 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=81124#comment-1253910 I am impressed that these companies seem to go from 0 – to – orbit in 2 – 3 years. Rocket science is hard. But, man, these companies seem to be popping up like mushrooms.

]]> By: Col Beausabre https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/orbex-begins-construction-of-launch-platform/#comment-1253638 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:24:06 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=81124#comment-1253638 Sounds like a semi-submersible oil rig with the drilling gear replaced by a flight deck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-submersible_platform

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