Historic UK space mission begins as jet takes off from Cornwall on way to launch rocket carrying satellites into orbit Follow live
Science editor at Spaceport CornwallVirgin Orbit: Tour inside the rocket launcherHe’s been seconded to the company from the RAF, where he’s a fighter pilot.“It’s incredible - there’s a huge amount of pride that I get to be involved in this. It's a big deal for the UK. It's a big deal for Cornwall.
Upstairs in the cockpit, the controls are largely the same - apart from a small button that will make a big difference. “We'll press that button and the rocket will be dropped.
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