Missing space camera launched by Worthing students five months ago found by dogwalker

By James Butler

Published 3rd Dec 2019, 11:35 BST

Updated 3rd Dec 2019, 11:36 BST

Back: Simon Best and Rhianwen. Front: Kieran Malandain, Robert Vella, Peter Byrne, William Clarke, Peter Clarke

A camera capsule released into space by Worthing students has been rediscovered by a dogwalker five months after it was launched.

When students from Chatsmore Catholic High School in Worthing launched a camera into space in June, their happiness turned to disappointment after it was lost.

But five months later, a chance discovery by a dogwalker from Billingshurst has reversed their fortunes.