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The Latest Breaking News from Spaceport Cornwall

Former head of Spaceport Cornwall lands new role with space data firm

Melissa Quinn has been appointed as general manager of Slingshot Seradata

Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023

Big interview: Spaceport Cornwall's business boss on the facility's future

The space cluster's business development boss speaks to BusinessLive about its new site and future launches

Birmingham Post · Jun 5, 2023

Canadian aerospace company signs lease for testing facility at Spaceport Cornwall

The facility will be used to test Space Engine Systems’ Hello series of Mach 5 spaceplanes

Birmingham Post · May 25, 2023

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Virgin Orbit shuts down months after failed space launch from Cornwall

Richard Branson’s US firm, which attempted to shoot a rocket into orbit from the UK’s only licensed spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said it would sell its assets to four winning bidders

Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy in the US as it looks for sale

Sir Richard Branson’s American satellite launch firm announced hundreds of job cuts last week months after it attempted to shoot a rocket into space from Spaceport Cornwall

Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2023

Virgin Orbit cuts 675 jobs as it races to avoid collapse - report

It comes after Sir Richard Branson’s US satellite launch firm attempt to launching a rocket into orbit from Spaceport Cornwall ended in failure earlier this year

Birmingham Post · Mar 31, 2023

Cornwall space launch: why the environmental cost of rocket launches is large even when they fail

A recent UK mission to launch satellites into space from Spaceport Cornwall in the west of England failed to deliver the satellites to orbit. But the rocket, LauncherOne, succeeded in releasing hazardous pollutants to the middle and upper layers of the atmosphere where many will remain for years.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2023

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Virgin Orbit reveals reason behind failure of historic UK rocket mission

The company said it anticipates returning to Spaceport Cornwall for additional launches as early as later this year

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023

Virgin Orbit and government investigating why first UK rocket launch failed

The second stage of the launch suffered an “anomaly”, meaning the rocket and its payload was lost.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

UK air accident officials to investigate failure to get satellites into orbit

Teams behind historic mission describe tearful scenes but express determination to try again

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

UKs first space mission ends in failure as 'anomaly' stops rocket from reaching orbit

Devastated space fans trudged home after discovering the UK's first orbital space launch had failed.

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

UK's first rocket launch causes 'gridlocked' traffic as spectators rush to Cornwall

Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl rocket is due to launch from Spaceport Cornwall, at Cornwall Airport near Newquay tonight with hundreds of people flocking to the site for the historic event

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Watch: Final preparations made ahead of historic UK rocket launch

Final preparations are being made ahead of the first rocket launch from UK soil. Several satellites are due to be blasted into space on Monday night from Cornwall Airport near Newquay. If all goes to plan the launch will take place at Spaceport Cornwall as part of the Start Me…

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023

The first orbital space launch from British soil will take off on Monday

LauncherOne will depart from Spaceport Cornwall and will take satellites into orbit.

WEKU · Jan 8, 2023

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Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

Virgin Orbit finally granted licence for delayed UK space launch from Cornwall

The launch was due to happen in December but will now take place after Christmas

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Virgin Orbit wins licences to operate UK's first space launch

Virgin Orbit is planning a launch from Spaceport Cornwall at Cornwall Airport Newquay in the coming weeks

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Cornwall's Spaceport leaves 'already struggling' locals divided over benefits

The first space mission from the site in Newquay, Cornwall is expected to be conducted by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit company in the coming weeks

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Spaceport Cornwall gets green light for lift-off

The Civil Aviation Authority announced that the site in Newquay can be used for sending satellites into space.

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Birmingham Post · Nov 4, 2022

'Kids believe it more than adults': What's next after Cornwall's first space launch

As Cornwall Spaceport prepares for the UK's first ever satellite space launch, Hannah Finch talks to Spaceport boss Melissa Thorpe about how this one giant leap is set to be the first of many

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2022

The battle over space emissions in Cornwall

As the UK’s first rocket launch nears, space enthusiasts, climate activists, scientists and local residents are divided.

Birmingham Post · Oct 20, 2022

Wales' first satellite ready for UK space launch

ForgeStar-0 will launch this November with Virgin Orbit from Spaceport Cornwall

Birmingham Post · Oct 12, 2022

UK's first ever space launch edges closer as 'Cosmic Girl' lands in Cornwall

The UK's first ever horizontal satellite launch is set to boost opportunities for businesses and training

Wales Online · Oct 11, 2022

First satellite prepared for Space Cornwall rocket launch that's 'meteoric' for the UK

Amber-1 is being prepared to be loaded into the LauncherOne rocket system that will send it into orbit.

Birmingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

Satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall to take place 'soon', government confirms

The UK will soon become the first country to launch satellites into orbit from Europe

Birmingham Post · Jul 8, 2022

All about the Virgin Orbit space launch from Cornwall that's just weeks away

The mission signifies a giant leap for Cornwall's ambitions to be ahead of the UK space race (Updated January 2023)

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