The LauncherOne rocket will be released at an altitude of 35,000ft over the Atlantic Ocean. It will then accelerate to 8,000mph before deploying seven satellites into orbit.
Melissa Thorpe, head of Spaceport Cornwall, said the aircraft's arrival had followed eight years of hard work.
"By making use of existing assets we want to set the bar for responsible launch, with 'space for good' at its core."AdvertisementMost of the satellites have been built in Britain and are being loaded into the rocket this week in a super-clean hanger at the spaceport. Another, called IOD-3 Amber and designed by Horizon Technologies, will form part of a constellation of satellites monitoring illegal fishing, smuggling, trafficking, piracy and terrorism.
"This launch from UK soil marks the start of the next great stage in the UK's space story, unlocking commercial access to space from our own back gardens," she said.
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