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New group of space inspectors work towards safe explosion as British rocket industry develops

Emma Cuddy, CAA chief aerospace engineer, at the Science Museum – PAUL GROVER/PAUL GROVER Britain could soon become Europe’s first target for space missions, with the UK’s first vertical launch expected to lift off from Shetland this year. However, behind the scenes, an army of ‘Space Inspectors’ ensures that companies stay firmly on the ground… Read More »

Western Europe’s 1st vertical spaceport approved for launch, hopes to have rockets flying in 2024

The SaxaVord spaceport, located in the Shetland Islands off the north coast of Scotland, has officially become Western Europe’s first licensed spaceport with vertical rocket launch capability. SaxaVord, located on the island of Unst in the northernmost part of the Shetland archipelago, received its license from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday 17… Read More »