An environmental assessment of the planned SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland has been put out for consultation.
To carry out spaceflight activity in the UK, launch operators must be licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority and have "adequately considered any potential environmental effects of their intended activities", as well as taking steps to avoid, mitigate or offset the risks and their potential effects.
SaxaVord's site is located on the Lamba Ness Peninsula, in the north east of Unst.
