Space Startups
Scottish space companies and startups including Orbex, Skyrora, Clyde Space, and emerging ventures. Funding rounds, incubators, accelerators, and scale-up stories.
Skyrora's Funding Push: Can Scotland's Launch Firm Bridge the Gap?
Skyrora seeks investment to reach orbital launch. We analyse the Scottish startup's funding strategy amid tougher space venture capital climate.
SMILE Launch: UK Leads Magnetic Shield Research
SMILE mission launches to study Earth's magnetic shield. UK science leads investigation into solar wind interactions and space weather threats to infrastructure.
Skyrora's Next Chapter: Scotland's Launch Ambitions Evolve
Skyrora's latest strategic move reshapes Scottish sovereign launch prospects. Analysis of funding, testing, and partnership developments for Edinburgh-based launch vehicle company.
Skyrora's 2026 Pivot: What Scotland's Rocket Startup Needs to Survive
Skyrora faces critical 2026 funding and test flight decisions. What's next for Scotland's rocket startup amid industry consolidation and spaceport delays?
ESA Boost Funding Reopens for Scottish Launch Firms
ESA Boost! call reopens for Scottish space startups. SaxaVord Spaceport firms eligible for EU co-funding, expertise. What it means for UK launch.
Scottish Mortgage SpaceX Valuation Boost Lifts Trust NAV
Scottish Mortgage's SpaceX valuation update strengthens investment trust performance. Analysis of holdings, NAV impact, and IPO catalysts for investors.
Skyrora Funding Round Accelerates Scottish Launch Ambitions
Edinburgh-based Skyrora secures fresh investment to advance rocket development. Analysis of UK space startup momentum and government support for Scottish launch capabilities.
Clyde Space Launch Success: Scottish Satellite Innovation
Clyde Space satellite launch demonstrates Scotland's space manufacturing capability. Analysis of Glasgow-based firm's commercial satellite deployment and market positioning.
Scottish Space Hub Secures £50M EU Funding
Scotland's space industry lands £50M EU investment deal, boosting aerospace cluster growth, job creation, and UK-EU collaboration post-Brexit.
Leicester Telescope Ready for SMILE Launch After Delay
University of Leicester's SMILE instrument heads to launch after rescheduling. UK-built magnetosphere research tool set to revolutionise space-weather forecasting.
Orbex's Path: Prime Rocket and Past Challenges
Orbex entered administration in 2026. Learn about the Forres-based launch company's history, Prime rocket development, and what happened to Scotland's space ambitions.
UK's Robotic Lab for Moon and Mars Samples
Space Park Leicester opens contamination-free robotic laboratory for analysing lunar and Martian samples. A major advance for UK planetary science.
Strathclyde Spinout OpenCMC Transforms Pharma Manufacturing
OpenCMC spinout from University of Strathclyde's CMAC centre launches to commercialise advanced chemistry and digital medicines manufacturing tech.
Scottish Space Startups Rally Post-SaxaVord Triumph
How SaxaVord's launch success sparked collaboration among Scottish startups including Skyrora and HyImpulse Scotland. Analysis of shared infrastructure and talent pipeline.
Scotland's Defence Growth Deal: Space Innovation at Risk
UK defence funding for Scottish innovation hubs raises questions about space sector benefits. Analysis of emerging infrastructure challenges and opportunities.