More rocket launches have been planned for SaxaVord – cementing its position at the forefront of the UK space sector. German firm HyImpulse has announced its intention to carry out a programme of orbital launches from late 2025. It follows confirmation that Rocket Factory Augsburg looks set to carry out the UK’s first ever vertical satellite launch from the Unst spaceport in quarter two of next year. That will be followed by the first orbital launches from late 2025 onwards, rising to full commercial operations by 2030. “We are looking forward to carrying out our first orbital rocket launches from SaxaVord Spaceport.”

Source: The Times November 15, 2023 09:59 UTC