E+T I Deconstructed: Can the UK turn a non-existing satellite launch sector into a £40bn industry?

CORRECTIONS
1:52 - The name of the launchpad is Sutherland Spaceport, not Space Hub Sutherland.
2:34 & 3:52 - The company is called Orbex. Orbex Prime is the name of their rocket.
3:54-The spaceport is still under construction, and its completion is forecasted for the end of this year. Orbex has yet to announce a date for its first launch.
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The UK has come up with a plan to build seven domestic spaceports in a bid to make it one of Europe’s most enticing countries for the rapidly expanding satellite industry.
But investing in space can be risky business - in the past even experienced players have had to contend with failed launches and expensive accidents. E+T asks whether the UK will be able to turn a non-existing satellite launch sector into a £40bn powerhouse.
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CORRECTIONS
1:52 - The name of the launchpad is Sutherland Spaceport, not Space Hub Sutherland.
2:34 & 3:52 - The company is called Orbex. Orbex Prime is the name of their rocket.
3:54-The spaceport is still under construction, and its completion is forecasted for the end of this year. Orbex has yet to announce a date for its first launch.

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