First UK orbital space mission takes off from Cornwall

The first orbital UK space mission has taken off from Cornwall. Cosmic Girl, a former Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747, took off with the LauncherOne rocket under its wing. It is carrying a number of satellites, including ones made in Britain, into space.

Monday 9 January 2023 22:29, UK

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Watch the moment Cosmic Girl took off, marking the first orbital UK space mission.
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