The Latest Breaking News from SaxaVord

Scottish spaceport receives millions in funding in 'significant vote of confidence'

A Scottish spaceport has been given millions in funding in a move which has been described as a 'significant vote of confidence'

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'

Space · Aug 2

30m-tall space rocket on Scottish launchpad must be 'de-stacked' after issue

THE company which hopes to launch a space rocket from the northernmost edge of the UK is investigating an “issue” with the vehicle

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Unst residents to have first call on seats to view spaceport’s rocket launches

SaxaVord Spaceport on the Shetland island hopes to host its first test launch during the summer months.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Space rocket company ‘on the cusp of launches’ to appoint administrators

Orbex said it will continue trading while all options for the future of the company are explored.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Frank Strang obituary

Entrepreneur who overcame the odds to realise his vision of a spaceport in the Shetland Islands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

CEO of Shetland spaceport dies months before first launch

THE founder of a Highlands spaceport has died just a few months before its first official launch ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

SaxaVord founder and boss dies aged 67

Frank Strang was behind the UK’s first spaceport on the Lamba Ness peninsula on Unst, Shetland.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Skyrora becomes 1st British company to get license to launch from the UK

Scotland-based Skyrora has received the first U.K.-issued vertical launch license for a homegrown company, enabling rocket launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

Space · Aug 11, 2025

German military could launch intelligence satellites from Scotland under new plans

GERMAN military intelligence gathering satellites could be launched into space from Scotland under a proposed initiative.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025