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| Cornwall space launch viewing information released | Cornwall space launch viewing information released |
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| The launch window will open on Monday night | The launch window will open on Monday night |
| Information about how people can watch the first orbital space launch from the UK has been released. | Information about how people can watch the first orbital space launch from the UK has been released. |
| The Start Me Up mission will be livestreamed on Virgin Orbit's YouTube channel from 21:00 GMT on Monday. | The Start Me Up mission will be livestreamed on Virgin Orbit's YouTube channel from 21:00 GMT on Monday. |
| All tickets for the viewing area at Cornwall Airport Newquay were snapped up shortly after becoming available. | All tickets for the viewing area at Cornwall Airport Newquay were snapped up shortly after becoming available. |
| The launch window opens at 22:16 and Spaceport Cornwall said "we are making history, and we want to make sure you can witness it happen". | The launch window opens at 22:16 and Spaceport Cornwall said "we are making history, and we want to make sure you can witness it happen". |
| Virgin Orbit targets Monday for UK mission | Virgin Orbit targets Monday for UK mission |
| The viewing area is located across the runway from the Spaceport hangar and there will also be a big screen, refreshments, toilets and a silent disco on site. | The viewing area is located across the runway from the Spaceport hangar and there will also be a big screen, refreshments, toilets and a silent disco on site. |
| The Spaceport said: "Although it will be dark, you'll still be able to witness some aspects of the launch and experience the sounds and smells that come with it." | The Spaceport said: "Although it will be dark, you'll still be able to witness some aspects of the launch and experience the sounds and smells that come with it." |
| Cosmic Girl will carry the rocket out over the ocean, attached to the underside of the left wing | Cosmic Girl will carry the rocket out over the ocean, attached to the underside of the left wing |
| There will not be parking on site and the viewing area will only accessible via a park and ride system. | There will not be parking on site and the viewing area will only accessible via a park and ride system. |
| The two park and ride sites are at Tregunnel Hill in Newquay, and Watergate Bay, and will be operating from 18:00. | The two park and ride sites are at Tregunnel Hill in Newquay, and Watergate Bay, and will be operating from 18:00. |
| A number of road closures will also be in place throughout the evening. | A number of road closures will also be in place throughout the evening. |
| People who have secured tickets are advised to bring warm clothes and seating but umbrellas are not permitted next to the active airfield. | People who have secured tickets are advised to bring warm clothes and seating but umbrellas are not permitted next to the active airfield. |
| Cosmic Girl, the repurposed 747 which will carry the rocket containing the satellites, is expected to take off between 21:45 and 22:45. | Cosmic Girl, the repurposed 747 which will carry the rocket containing the satellites, is expected to take off between 21:45 and 22:45. |
| The rocket, LauncherOne, will then be released off the coast of Ireland between 22:54 and 23:54. | The rocket, LauncherOne, will then be released off the coast of Ireland between 22:54 and 23:54. |
| Cosmic Girl will return to the spaceport between midnight and 01:00 on Tuesday. | Cosmic Girl will return to the spaceport between midnight and 01:00 on Tuesday. |
| However, those hoping to travel to watch the event in person have been warned "there is no guarantee the launch will take place on the first attempt". | However, those hoping to travel to watch the event in person have been warned "there is no guarantee the launch will take place on the first attempt". |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Cornwall | |
| Newquay | Newquay |
| Space exploration | Space exploration |