Princess Anne to visit Spaceport Cornwall
The royal visit is ahead of the first UK launch from Cornwall
Last updated 21st Oct 2022
Princess Anne is set to visit Cornwall's Spaceport today ahead of the UK's first orbital launch.
The Princess Royal will also be visiting the Communications Facility at Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall.
The royal visit is taking place before the launch window opening from Spaceport Cornwall at Newquay Airport, where the Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl aircraft and Launcher One rocket are being prepared ready for lift off.
The Royal Family's helicopter has already been spotted in Plymouth this morning, where she's visiting the Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
The launch window for Cornwall's space launch opens on Monday 31st October.