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Shetland can be ‘at the heart’ of UK space industry, says minister

Scotland

Shetland can be ‘at the heart’ of UK’s space industry, says minister

Shetland can be “at the heart” of the space industry in the UK, a new Scotland Office minister has said. In his first engagements since being appointed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, John Lamont visited the SaxaVord space port on Unst. He said: “The ...

11 Nov 2022 at 17:39

Nearly 350 licences issued to UK space companies

Nearly 350 operating licences have been granted to companies in the UK space sector. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it has issued 343 licences since it became the UK’s space regulator in July 2021, and is assessing a further 25. More than ...

16 May 2023 at 13:20

Scotland

Spacecraft test at Shetland spaceport fails due to ‘anomaly’

A spacecraft company has said it will return to regular operations “as soon as possible” after one of its vessels failed during a test. On Monday at 9.42pm, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) announced one of its spacecraft had been launched as part ...

19 Aug 2024 at 23:18

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

A senior minister directly responsible for the space launch industry is needed to help businesses in the sector, MPs have been told. On Monday, Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee heard from companies involved in spaceports which are ...

08 Jan 2024 at 17:32

SciTech

What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?

A rocket engine exploded during a test at the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, with the fiery conflagration destroying the first stage of the satellite launch vehicle. German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) say they are keen to resume ...

20 Aug 2024 at 17:46

Scotland

Scottish spaceport aims to be included as part of green freeport bid

A spaceport in Shetland which hopes to host rocket launches next year is aiming to become part of the North East Scotland freeport. SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst is in talks to become a subzone of the North East Scotland Green Freeport ...

25 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Rocket company pauses construction of spaceport in Highlands

A Scottish rocket company has paused plans to build a spaceport in the Highlands. Orbex said it wanted to shift its focus from building the site in Sutherland to developing small and medium-sized rockets. It now aims to launch its ...

04 Dec 2024 at 12:16

SciTech

Rocket engine explodes during test ahead of planned UK launch

A rocket engine has exploded during a test launch at a spaceport in Shetland. German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) said no-one was injured in the incident at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst on Monday evening. RFA ...

20 Aug 2024 at 18:52

Scotland

Swinney to probe concerns for money invested in paused Sutherland Spaceport

The First Minister says he will look into “completely reasonable” concerns around recouping public investment into Sutherland Spaceport after it was put on hold by the company developing the site. The spaceport on the north ...

06 Dec 2024 at 09:42

Scotland

UK Space Agency to open office in Scotland for first time

The UK Space Agency is opening an office in Scotland for the first time as it seeks to support the country’s growing space sector. The UK Government agency will open an office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh, which ...

25 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

First orbital rocket launch from Scotland could blast off in October

The UK’s first orbital rocket launch could blast off from the Shetland islands in October or November this year, spaceport bosses have said. SaxaVord spaceport, on the northern tip of the Shetland Islands, is preparing ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

SaxaVord founder and boss dies aged 67

The founder and chief executive of SaxaVord Spaceport has died aged 67 after a short battle with cancer. Frank Strang, who founded the UK’s first spaceport on the Lamba Ness peninsula on Unst, Shetland, died on ...

13 Aug 2025 at 14:24

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