U.K.'s highly touted space launch fails to reach orbit due to an 'anomaly'
Virgin Orbit says its LauncherOne rocket "experienced an anomaly" just before it could deliver its payload. The problem arose shortly after a maneuver called the "barbecue roll."
The rocket was set to make history, carrying satellites on what would be the first-ever orbital launch from the U.K. on Monday night. But Virgin Orbit says its LauncherOne rocket "experienced an anomaly" just before it could deliver its payload, and the craft was lost.
The mission had been dubbed "Start Me Up," channeling the Rolling Stones to herald a new era of British space travel. Now, officials say,
