Science6 dSeptember 15, 2026, 06:30

UK backs SaxaVord Spaceport with GBP30M for orbital launches

The UK government pledged GBP30M to the SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands to support orbital launches. The funds will go toward site infrastructure and attracting launch operators.

Digitimes Open source

UK allocates GBP30M to SaxaVord
Spaceport located in the Shetland Islands
Funds directed at orbital launches

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