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Air pollution

The UK tried to launch its first orbital space rocket – but how much did this historic moment pollute the atmosphere?

The UK is set to enter the space race with the launch of Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne. But how bad for the environment is it?

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richard branson

The UK tried to launch its first orbital space rocket – but how much did this historic moment pollute the atmosphere?

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