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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 to host the first vertical ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish spaceports ‘months away from lift-off’ as expert group is formed

Two spaceports being built in Scotland are months away from their first orbital lift-offs, the Scottish Government has said. A new expert group has been formed to advise ministers and companies on how to maximise opportunities for the sector. ...

02 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Spaceport on Shetland Islands will be ready for launch by July, MPs told

The spaceport at the northernmost tip of the UK will be ready for satellite launches by July, MPs have been told. A number of companies plan to use SaxaVord Spaceport, on Unst in the Shetland Islands, as a launch site for commercial rockets. ...

05 Feb 2025 at 15:33

Scottish space company gets launch licence but is still searching for a pad

A Scottish space company is celebrating a “huge milestone” after it was granted a launch operator licence for one of its rockets. However, Skyrora is still searching for a pad to blast off from, with none available this year at least. The ...

05 Aug 2025 at 00:01

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 coast of the ...

06 Dec 2024 at 09:42

Rocket company exploring purchase of select Orbex assets

Rocket company Skyrora has said it is exploring purchasing select assets of a space company which is appointing administrators, including its Sutherland Spaceport scheme. Orbex announced on Wednesday it has filed a notice of intention ...

12 Feb 2026 at 11:55

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