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Radio Ulster,6 mins

The first ever orbital space launch from the UK is due to lift off from Cornwall on Monday night

Good Morning Ulster

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A repurposed 747 plane will release the rocket over the Atlantic taking nine satellites into space -- with the launch zone off the coast of Kerry and Cork. Joel and Sarah got the latest on the mission from the BBC's Science correspondent, Jonathan Amos and space expert, Leo Enright.

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