Virgin jumbo arrives in Cornwall for space launch

The aeroplane that will be used for the first-ever satellite launch from the UK has touched down to begin mission preparations. The 747 is set to despatch a rocket out over the Atlantic next month to put nine spacecraft, including British-built ones, high above Earth. Virgin Orbit's jumbo, known as Cosmic Girl, will base itself at Newquay Airport in Cornwall. It will be flown by Squadron Leader Mathew "Stanny" Stannard.