Scotland-based launch startup Skyrora is focused on making a first orbital launch attempt late next year, building on experience from a suborbital attempt in Iceland.
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Arianespace announced early Wednesday that it has pushed back the small launch vehicle’s upcoming mission, carrying 53 smallsats, until at least Aug. 17.
UK-Ukrainian launch vehicle developer Skyrora to establish smallsat launch site
U.K.-based Skyrora has unveiled plans to host a suborbital test flight in the fourth quarter of 2018. As part of its strategy to meet the rising demand for small satellite launches in a cost-effective manner, the company aims to set up a facility to launch smallsats from Scotland.
SaxaVord Spaceport receives U.K. license
A launch facility under development in the Shetland Islands has become the first licensed vertical spaceport in the United Kingdom, although exactly when it will host its first launch remains uncertain.
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Norway opens Andøya spaceport
Norway inaugurated its northern Andøya spaceport Thursday as commercial launch competition on continental Europe heats up.
UK helps fund Rocket Factory Augsburg’s maiden flight
The UK Space Agency is providing £3.5 million ($4.3 million) to help Germany’s Rocket Factory Augsburg prepare for its maiden flight next year from SaxaVord Spaceport, located in Scotland’s Shetland Islands.
PLD Space launches first suborbital rocket
Spanish company PLD Space launched its first suborbital rocket Oct. 6, with the company calling the flight a success despite reaching a lower altitude than planned.
Rocket Factory Augsburg gets €30 million investment boost
Rocket Factory Augsburg has secured fresh investment as it pushes towards a first orbit launch attempt from SaxaVord, Scotland.
Orbex CEO resigns
The chief executive of European small launch vehicle developer Orbex stepped down April 14 so that company can go to the “next level” ahead of its first launch.