20 November 2020
Funding boost for Scottish airport’s spaceport plans
...cutting-edge aerospace activities around Glasgow Prestwick Airport, including development of the spaceport site.” Detailed plans are already in place for a spaceport development that would provide the capability to launch small satellites from within...
21 August 2020
Scottish spaceport formally approved by Highland Council
... trajectories – targeting polar and sun-synchronous orbits. HIE expects this to be a significant market, with the spaceport seeing up to 12 launches per year. Wednesday’s decision affirms a previous announcement by the Highland Council at the end...
22 June 2021
Space Perspective confirms successful test flight
... at 5:23 am EDT from the Space Coast Air and Spaceport and reached its planned altitude of 33043 metres (108,409... launch operator to fly from the Space Coast Spaceport, Florida’s newest spaceport. This flight highlights the reality of Florida again...
13 December 2023
Orbex awarded £3.3 million as part of ESA initiative
... launch services in a way that respects the environment. “The development of the Ultra-Green Launch Complex at Sutherland Spaceport is a critical step this journey, and this support will enable us to continue working toward our ultimate goal...
10 December 2020
Orbex secures $24 million funding round for Scottish space launch
... company. The new investments secure the roadmap to the first launch from the Space Hub Sutherland spaceport in Scotland. "Orbex is an impressive UK company which is developing a strongly differentiated and innovative launch solution for the rapidly...
December 2021
The rise of the UK space economy
... contributions from the space industry. It was an exciting time. A Government announcement of a first UK-based commercial spaceport to be located in Scotland was quickly followed by Virgin Orbit’s decision to conduct horizontal launch services from...
