Scots spaceport could host German military intelligence satellite launches
In a bid to strengthen Europe’s defence links, the German air force’s space command wants to use SaxaVord Spaceport for ...
Richard Branson's space tourist flights could lift off from these Scottish sites
Sir Richard Branson’s ambitious plans for Virgin Galactic could see space tourists launching from Scottish soil in the near ...
The Ferret4d
Star wars: alarm at space agency’s 130 meetings with MoD
Senior officials from the UK Space Agency held over 130 meetings with the Ministry of Defence in 2024, prompting concerns ...
London Evening Standard8d
German military could launch intelligence satellites from Scotland
It will mean the spaceport on Unst in the Shetland Islands will carry out launches of military as well as commercial satellites. “Sovereign launch” refers to the ability to reach space quickly ...
John O'Groat Journal12d
Orbex vows to return to Sutherland Spaceport – but Caithness business leader warns there are ‘no guarantees’
However, the latest promises were not enough to appease Trudy Morris. The Caithness Chamber of Commerce chief executive said ...
The Irish News on MSN13d
Cap on liabilities for spacecraft launches would boost jobs and investment – MP
Labour’s John Grady said current legislation is acting as a ‘deterrent’ to investors, and a legal cap would protect companies ...
The Shetland Times8d
SaxaVord to play key role in European space defence network amid escalating geopolitical tensions
SaxaVord is set to provide a key role in delivering a European defence network in space amid heightening geopolitical ...
The Independent on MSN8d
German military could launch intelligence satellites from Scotland
It will mean the spaceport on Unst in the Shetland Islands will carry out launches of military as well as commercial satellites. “Sovereign launch” refers to the ability to reach space quickly and ...