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Glasgow Firm Secures ESA Satellite Propulsion Contract
Satellite Technology

Glasgow Firm Secures ESA Satellite Propulsion Contract

18 March 2026 · 9 min read

Glasgow-based satellite company wins major ESA contract for advanced propulsion systems, boosting UK space capabilities and EU partnership post-Brexit.

SaxaVord Umbilical Tower Ready for RFA Summer Test
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SaxaVord Umbilical Tower Ready for RFA Summer Test

17 March 2026 · 9 min read

SaxaVord completes umbilical tower for Rocket Factory Augsburg's summer 2026 test flight at UK's northernmost spaceport on Unst, Shetland.

Clear-Com Gen-IC Powers SaxaVord Launch Control
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Clear-Com Gen-IC Powers SaxaVord Launch Control

14 March 2026 · 8 min read

Clear-Com's Gen-IC virtual intercom system deployed at SaxaVord Spaceport, enabling safe remote launch operations for Europe's first licensed vertical launch site.

GoFirst Relaunches Glasgow Satellite Tracking Hub
Satellite Technology

GoFirst Relaunches Glasgow Satellite Tracking Hub

7 March 2026 · 9 min read

GoFirst upgrades Glasgow satellite ground station, strengthening Scotland's Earth observation capabilities and UK space economy. UK Space Agency partnership drives growth.

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SaxaVord's Historic First Orbital Launch Lifts Scotland Into Space

6 March 2026 · 9 min read

SaxaVord Spaceport achieves Scotland's first orbital rocket launch from Unst, Shetland. Details on payload, operator, and UK space sector implications.

Virgin Media O2 Launches UK's First Satellite Mobile Service
Satellite Technology

Virgin Media O2 Launches UK's First Satellite Mobile Service

5 March 2026 · 8 min read

Virgin Media O2 becomes first UK mobile network to launch direct-to-device satellite connectivity with O2 Satellite. What it means for rural Scotland.