We’re going to have to wait a little longer to see the first ever orbital space launch from UK soil.
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit company had pencilled in next Wednesday for the historic Cornwall flight, but it is now going to slip until after Christmas.
The firm has cited technical and regulatory challenges in getting ready for the launch.
Neither Virgin Orbit nor its passenger satellites have yet been licensed.
Everyone involved in a launch has to seek permission for the activity from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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