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First UK Satellite Launch Fails to Reach Orbit

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Tom Patton
Jan 10, 2023
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The first UK Satellite launch failed to reach orbit Monday, resulting in the loss of the seven payloads carried by the Launcher One spacecraft.

"Last night, Virgin Orbit attempted the first orbital launch from Spaceport Cornwall. We have shown the UK is capable of launching into orbit, but the launch was not successful in reaching the required orbit. We …

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