\u00a9shutterstock\/JANUSZ KONARSKI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMark Harper said: “Today we are one step closer to opening the UK’s galactic gateway, with Virgin Orbit receiving a historic first licence to allow the UK’s first ever spaceflight launch.\u00a0The planned launch reinforces our position as a leading space nation as we look to the future of spaceflight, which can spur growth and innovation across the sector, as well as create thousands of jobs and apprenticeships.”<\/p>\n
Ian Annett, Deputy Chief Executive at the UK Space Agency, added: “With Virgin Orbit’s licences secured, we have achieved another key delivery milestone ahead of the first satellite launch from UK soil. I would like to thank our partners across government and industry who continue to work hard to make our shared ambitions a reality.<\/p>\n
“Establishing orbital launch capabilities in the UK is already bringing investment and jobs into Cornwall and other communities across the UK and inspiring a new generation to join our growing space sector.”<\/p>\n
What do the new licenses cover?<\/h3>\n
The development means Virgin Orbit achieved the licensing requirements outlined by the UK Civil Aviation Authority that guarantee all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that safety risk regarding the launch is as low as reasonably practicable.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Virgin Orbit also met other appropriate environmental and security aspects needed for the launch, as well as receiving its range control license from the space regulator. This enables them to issue warning notices to\u00a0exclude people from hazardous areas and monitor the rocket’s progress.<\/p>\n
Melissa Thorpe, Head of Spaceport Cornwall, concluded: “We are thrilled for the Virgin Orbit licenses to be in place for this historic launch. It has been an incredible effort by all partners to reach this milestone, and my team cannot wait to share the excitement of the upcoming launch with everyone that has made it happen. Together we can now get these Earth-benefitting technologies into Low Earth Orbit and open up Space For Good from Cornwall.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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