The rocket was set to make history, carrying satellites on what would be the first-ever orbital launch from the U.K. on Monday night. But Virgin Orbit says its LauncherOne rocket "experienced an anomaly" just before it could deliver its payload, and the craft was lost.
The mission had been dubbed "Start Me Up," channeling the Rolling Stones to herald a new era of British space travel. Now, officials say, they'll start again, noting that the mission set a new precedent for the U.K. and proved the viability of their long-term plans.
