A Very British Space Launch

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A Very British Space Launch

2023

0h 47m

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With exclusive access, the thrilling, untold story of Virgin Orbit's bid to launch satellites from Cornwall and propel the UK into the space race. Including the moment it all went wrong.

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Kate Fleetwood

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