February 7, 2025
The UK counts down to its first ever orbital satellite launch

The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK — and Europe — is set for takeoff tonight (Monday, January 9). The so-called “Start Me UP” mission, led by US-based Virgin Orbit, will set out from Spaceport Cornwall at Newquay Airport at around 21:15 UTC. You can watch the launch via Virgin Orbit’s livestream below: At the center of the mission is a modified Boeing 747 aircraft…
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