Passenger Jet To Help Launch The UK’s First Satellite
It was recently announced that Ireland will send their first satellite to space and we might be looking across the Irish Sea for tips.
Spaceport Cornwall will soon be launching the first UK satellite using a passenger jet.
Melissa Thorpe and Ian Annett from Spaceport Cornwall joined Dermot and Da…
Virgin Orbit: Making UK Launch a Reality
The UK is home to some of the world’s leading space companies and satellite manufacturers, but they have never been able to launch from the UK itself – until now. We are on the cusp of a major milestone as a spacefaring nation.
This mission from Spaceport Cornwall marks the beginning of a new domes…
Episode 23: 'From Cornwall with Launch': The UK's First Sovereign Space Launch
It takes a village to get to space. Melissa Thorpe, the CEO of spaceport Cornwall, talks to us about the UK's first sovereign launch, the stakeholders involved and what the future holds for the UK county of Cornwall regarding space. Why is a sovereign launch capability so important? What are the im…
Episode 3: The Commercialisation of Space - Part 1: The Opportunities
In this first part of the third episode, we’ll take a deep look at one of the most interesting developments of our age: the commercialisation of space, by firstly analysing the huge opportunities it will offer to each single industry of our economy. Joining our host Rupert Younger are seven global …
Episode 3: The Commercialisation of Space - Part 2: The Challenges
In this last part of the third episode, we’ll move on the discussion about the commercialisation of space, by analysing the challenges these new developments come with. Joining our host Rupert Younger are seven global leaders, bringing different insights and perspectives on this new critical busine…
The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Chat GPT, that Cornwall satellite launch, Charlotte the Aquarist on counting penguins at Sea Life, and a new honeybee vaccine
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The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Chat GPT, that Cornwall satellite launch, Charlotte the Aquarist on counting penguins at Sea Life, and a new honeybee vaccine
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The UK's first satellite launch
The UK's first satellite launch faced several delays in 2022, but Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl is prepped for imminent take off. BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos has been following the activity in Newquay and, alongside Melissa Thorpe head of Spaceport Cornwall, describes the potential this la…
Melissa Thorpe: Head of Spaceport Cornwall, UK
Spaceport Cornwall is a launch site for satellites and spaceplanes in the United Kingdom, located at Cornwall Airport Newquay. The project is a partnership between the Cornwall Council and Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, with the goal of offering low-cost and flexible access to space for small sate…
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