Launch Sites
SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Sutherland Spaceport, Prestwick, and Machrihanish — progress updates, licensing, infrastructure, and the race for Scottish vertical and horizontal launch capability.
Skyrora completes 45-second hot-fire test at Machrihanish
Scottish launch company Skyrora completes static hot-fire test of scaled-down Skyrora XL orbital rocket at Machrihanish, validating subsystems and engine performance.
Skyrora completes hot-fire test of scaled-down XL vehicle
Skyrora successfully completes 45-second hot-fire test of scaled-down Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle at Machrihanish, advancing subsystem validation.
£14.7M UKSA Funding Turbocharges Scottish Spaceport Infrastructure
UK Space Agency invests £14.7M in ground stations and launch tech for SaxaVord and Sutherland spaceports. GSTP scheme backs Scottish space economy.