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UK space orbital launch preparing to take off

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1 year ago

January 10, 2023

The first ever orbital space launch from British soil is getting ready to blast off.

The mission will see a repurposed 747 jumbo jet release a rocket over the Atlantic to take nine satellites high above the Earth.

After weeks of delays, Britain is finally launching an orbital space rocket into the galaxy, in what’s become a big moment for the UK and its aerospatial program.

That’s because it’s the first-ever launch from British soil. Previous cooperation was with the European space agency and took place abroad.

This first foray is with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit company – not like a typical NASA launch.

Flight plans have it leaving Cornwall, England and heading out over the Atlantic ocean. Once it reaches 35,000 feet – the engines will fire up and the rocket will blast into space.

If the launch goes to plan, nine small satellites will be released into an orbit more than 500km above the planet. They have a mix of civil and military applications, ranging from ocean monitoring to navigation technology.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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5 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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5 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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7 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.