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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UK minister commends industries on spaceport visit
Visiting UK minister John Lamont has expressed admiration for Shetland’s industries. And during a trip to the spaceport in Unst, Mr Lamont spoke of how…
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Isles pupils in national spaceport competition
Isles pupils have taken part in a national spaceport competition, designed to promote UK spaceflight to younger audiences. The competition, run in conjunction with Lockheed…
READ FULL STORYUK government approval for creation of isles spaceport
Shetland is on the cusp of a major boost with the UK government ready to approve the creation of an isles spaceport in Unst – a
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Unst spaceport still on course despite green light for Sutherland
“Nothing has changed” in the race to bring a spaceport to Unst. That was the message delivered by Shetland Space Centre director Frank Strang following
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