Lab Space Crunch Threatens Scotland's Life Sciences and Space Growth
Scottish lab shortage threatens £25bn life sciences sector and space tech R&D. Specialist facilities gap risks scale-up growth across both industries.
SaxaVord CEO Steps Back Amid Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
SaxaVord Spaceport CEO Robert Strang steps down due to terminal cancer diagnosis. Impact on Shetland's UK launch ambitions explored.
UK Fast-Tracks eLoran as GPS Jamming Defence
Defence Ministry accelerates eLoran deployment under Urgent Compass to counter GPS jamming threats. Two-year timeline, resilience strategy revealed.
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King Charles' Bermuda Visit Signals UK's Space Sustainability Push
King Charles III handles space debris samples during Bermuda visit, briefing on Project Nova and UK Space Agency's orbital protection strategy amid global debris crisis.
UK Space Agency Funds New Earth Observation Satellite Cluster
UK Space Agency backs innovative satellite constellation for climate, agriculture and maritime monitoring. Industry and academia lead the charge in affordable EO data.
King Charles Opens Project Nova: UK's £40m Space Debris Network
King Charles III inaugurates Project Nova, the UK's £40m space debris surveillance network using Bermuda telescopes and 14 overseas territories for 24/7 planetary protection monitoring.
German RFA Eyes July 1 Launch from Shetland Spaceport
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Shetland Spaceport Charts 2026 Commercial Launch Path
SaxaVord Spaceport readies for first commercial launches in 2026 with CAA licence renewal and vertical launch provider agreements confirmed.
SaxaVord Strengthens Operations with Senior Leadership Hires
SaxaVord appoints Ian Palmer as Director of Operations and Nadine Armiger-Drake as Spaceport Operations Manager to accelerate first orbital launches from Unst, Shetland.