The first ever orbital satellite launch from theUK and Europe was set for takeoff on Monday, January 9.
Interested viewers who watched the launch via Virgin Orbits livestream below were faced with disappointment: the mission failed.
According to Virgin Orbit, Cosmic Girl successfully released the rocket, which managed to reach space.
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