SaxaVord to play key role in European space defence network amid escalating geopolitical tensions
SaxaVord is set to provide a key role in delivering a European defence network in space amid heightening geopolitical tensions.
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Billionaire’s firm now owns more than half of Shetland Space Centre
Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen has increased his stake in Shetland Space Centre via his company, Wild Ventures Ltd, which now owns more than half of
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Space experts arrive in SaxaVord to prepare for blast-off
Space technicians visited SaxaVord to gather data ahead of their inaugural launch later this year.
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POLL: Will a rocket be launched from Shetland this year?
The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding a one-off evidence session next week asking the question: Will a rocket be launched from Scotland this year?
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Rival spaceport ‘paused’ as aerospace firm announces switch to SaxaVord
An aerospace company has switched its launch plans to SaxaVord after “pausing” construction at a rival spaceport.
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WATCH: Video captures shocking moment rocket engine explodes and flames engulf SaxaVord launchpad
Video of the rocket engine explosion at SaxaVord Spaceport has captured the dramatic moment when flames engulfed the launchpad.
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Spaceport: Hot fire test engulfed in flames
A “hot fire” test at the Saxavord Spaceport has ended with a rocket engine exploding and being engulfed in flames. Tests are being carried out…
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Delight as SaxaVord Spaceport officially declared open
The SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst has been officially declared ready for take-off after an opening ceremony today (Wednesday). A formal ribbon-cutting at the entrance to…
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First ‘hot fire’ test at spaceport marks new milestone in project
The first ‘hot fire’ rocket testing took place at SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst last week. Rocket Factory Augsburg, one of the key partners in the…
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Tunnels should be ‘Shetland’s price’ for hosting space industry, MP says
The UK government has been urged to fund fixed links as “Shetland’s price” for its role in the vital space industry. SaxaVord Spaceport today (Thursday)…
READ FULL STORYSaxaVord hails historic milestone as another licence is granted ahead of UK’s first ever vertical satellite launch
SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted the final licence it requires to host orbital satellite launches – with the first expected in the third quarter of this
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Chancellor announces £10m for SaxaVord Spaceport in budget
SaxaVord Spaceport has welcomed a £10m UK government funding boost.
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SaxaVord Spaceport wins CAA approval
SaxaVord will become the first spaceport to be able to launch vertical rockets in the UK after receiving a licence from the UK Civil Aviation…
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More rocket launches announced for SaxaVord
More rocket launches have been planned for SaxaVord – cementing its position at the forefront of the UK space sector.
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