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First Virgin Orbit rocket launch in the UK at Spaceport Cornwall

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  • The UK's first ever horizontal rocket launch is scheduled to take place on Monday evening.
  • A modified Boeing 747 will take off from Spaceport Cornwall during an hour-long launch window beginning at 10.16pm.
  • It marks only the sixth launch for Virgin Orbit and its first international mission.

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