British carrier Virgin Atlantic announced that its retrofitted Boeing 747 departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) late Friday evening, marking the commencement of a scheduled rehearsal flight. Nicknamed Cosmic Girl, the aircraft is designed to send satellites to space in an affordable and accessible way. The announcement comes as the airline looks to ensure the plane's safety and functionality in preparation for an actual satellite launch.
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