Virgin Orbit mission success brings UK satellite launch one step closer

London, UK (SPX) Jan 14, 2022

Satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall is a step closer following Virgin Orbit's successful 'Above the Clouds' mission in the US. The UK Space Agency welcomes the news that Virgin Orbit successfully completed its third mission from California on Thursday 13 January, launching several satellites into orbit from beneath the wing of a 747. The UK Space Agency and Cornwall Council are