First-ever attempted space flight to launch in the UK fails to reach orbit Posted on January 10, 2023 By Charlielikes The Virgin Orbit “Start Me Up” mission launched from Spaceport Cornwall on January 9 in front of more than 2,000 spectators, becoming the first-ever space flight attempt to launch in the UK. Tech Tags:‘to, attempted, fails, first-ever, flight, in, launch, orbit, reach, space’, tech, technology, the, uk