The rocket was launched tonight but has now had to be aborted (Picture: PA)
The first rocket launch from UK soil has had to be aborted mid-flight due to an anomaly.
In a tweet, Virgin Orbit said: ‘We appear to have an anomaly that has
prevented us from reaching orbit. We are evaluating the information.’
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The rocket was launched successfully but it has now been aborted.
