A converted Boeing 747 called Cosmic Girl successfully released the LauncherOne rocket, which failed to reach the target.
Thethat took off from Cornwall comprised a converted Boeing 747 called Cosmic Girl. During the flight, it successfully launched its 70-foot rocket called LauncherOne, which was carrying a payload of nine satellites that were to be released into low orbital positions 300 or more miles above the Earth.Unfortunately, the rocket fell short of reaching its target orbit and was lost, along with the satellites, Virgin OrbitThe U.K.
We appear to have an anomaly that has prevented us from reaching orbit. We are evaluating the information.Matt Archer, the launch program director at the U.K. Space Agency,"The second-stage engine had a technical anomaly and didn't reach the required orbit.
However, 28 minutes later, it was evident that something was amiss. With the rocket traveling at a speed of more than 11,000 miles per hour, the system experienced an anomaly, ending the mission prematurely, said a release.For the longest time, British companies have manufactured satellites but have had to rely on foreign rockets to launch them into space.Emma Jones, head of U.K.
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