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Scottish space company hails successful 'hot fire' test of rocket engine

A SCOTTISH space company is hailing the successful static test of a scaled-down version of its rocket, hoping it will pave the way for satellite…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Scottish space company hails successful ‘hot fire’ test of rocket engine

Skyrora’s successful test at Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, produced a column of fire and billowing smoke.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Rocket company exploring purchase of select Orbex assets

Orbex has announced plans to appoint administrators

Evening Standard · Feb 12

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Skyrora becomes 1st British company to get license to launch from the UK

Scotland-based Skyrora has received the first U.K.-issued vertical launch license for a homegrown company, enabling rocket launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

Space · Aug 11, 2025

History made as Scottish rocket firm hits 'major milestone' with launch licence

A SCOTTISH aerospace company has made history ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

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

Skyrora has been granted a launch licence for its suborbital rocket, Skylark.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

ESA selects 5 rocket companies for European Launcher Challenge

Germany's Isar and RFA, France's Maiaspace, Spain's PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA's €169 million launcher initiative.

Space · Jul 21, 2025

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Scottish company to launch rockets into space 'next year'

A Scottish company aims to send its rockets into space from 2026, following an attempt at a suborbital launch later this year.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

Rockets made in Lanarkshire should reach space next year, company says

Skyrora it building its first 23-metre XL rocket at a factory in Cumbernauld.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Scottish spaceport will be ready for launch by summer, MPs told

THE spaceport at the northernmost tip of the UK will be ready for satellite launches by July, MPs have been told ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

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

The Scottish Affairs Committee heard SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst is ‘absolutely’ planning on a launch this year.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

New York to Paris in 30 mins? How to achieve Elon Musk’s vision of rockets replacing long haul

Of all the things that Donald Trump’s return as US president could mean, one is that Elon Musk’s plan to use Starship rockets for long-distance flights on Earth could move forward. Dubbed Starship Earth to Earth, this would see passengers transported by rocket between cities. They would briefly leave the…

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

Western Europe's 1st vertical spaceport cleared for launch, hopes to see rockets fly in 2024

Western Europe's first vertical spaceport receives a launch license, paving the way for the continent's debut rocket flight next year.

Space · Dec 18, 2023

Testing of 3D-printed space rocket engines begins in the UK

Forget 3D-printed toys, UK company Skyrora is making rockets headed for space

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023

Space regulator says Scotland 'to be right at the heart' of UK future space ambitions

THE UK’s space regulator has said Scotland is “poised to be right at the heart of the UK’s future space ambitions”.

Inverse · Mar 16, 2023

European Countries Are Racing Toward the Continent's First Satellite Launch

European countries are now competing to make launch history and gain an edge in the commercial space industry.

Insider UK · Dec 23, 2022

Challenges and opportunities: Scottish businesses round-up 2022 and look ahead to 2023

We've grouped together some business leaders to take the pulse of the economy this year and make predictions for what's next

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2022

50 jobs created in Scotland's fast-growing space sector – here's how to apply

A SCOTTISH space firm preparing for the UK’s first vertical launch has announced plans to take on an additional 50 staff.

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2022

Shetland on track to host UK's first vertical rocket launch into space

Shetland is on track to host the first vertical rocket launch in British history.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

Edinburgh rocket firm schedule first ever lift off to take place on Scottish soil

Skyrora have confirmed that their vertical rocket will blast off from British soil for the first time ever after the Edinburgh-based firm ran a second engine test last week.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

First vertical rocket to leave British soil scheduled to blast off from Shetland

The island will host the new SaxaVord spaceport, which is hoping to launch 16 rockets a year by 2030. The mobile launch system can be packed into shipping containers and sent anywhere globally.

Daily Mirror · Aug 21, 2022

Britain set for first ever vertical rocket launch from portable pad on remote island

Britain is set to compete with global superpowers when it sends a vertical rocket into space from a remote Scottish island next year.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2022

Watch as Scottish-based rocket firm reaches historic milestone with engine test

SCOTTISH-based rocket developer Skyrora has successfully tested an engine that will be used to send satellites into orbit from Scotland.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 18, 2022

Edinburgh rocket firm share incredible engine test ahead of launch next year

The mission created by Edinburgh rocket firm Skyrora hopes to see a full-scale rocket launch from Scotland next year, with video showing the incredible fire engine test this week.

Daily Record · Jul 17, 2022

Biggest rocket engine manufacturing facility in the UK opens in Lanarkshire

Skyrora specialises in space launch vehicles for small satellites

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