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The tech behind Virgin Orbit's mission to space

Virgin Orbit plans to launch its rockets from a plane. This new approach means no need for a launch site or the need to burn masses of fuel to get the rockets off the ground.

The rockets will be used to take satellites into space. A test launch in May failed but now the company is looking to make a further attempt.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Click's Marc Cieslak went to find out more about the technology behind the launches.

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