Orbex launch from Unst now expected in 2026

Aerial view of a grassy coastal island with a lighthouse, buildings, and cliffs, surrounded by calm sea under a cloudy sky at sunset.

Orbex launch from Unst now expected in 2026

26 June 2025

•Space

MP says government ‘must engage with Northern Isles space industry’ following defence review

3 June 2025

•Space

An older woman with short blonde hair and glasses stands by the waterfront, with boats and green hills visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.

Parliamentary committee confident of more government support for SaxaVord Spaceport

Spaceport set to play role in the UK’s sovereign defence capability

13 May 2025

•Space

A rocket launches vertically into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke, with snow-covered mountains and ground in the background.

Space industry reacts to Norwegian launch

31 March 2025

•Space

SaxaVord enters partnership with West of Scotland ‘space cluster’

27 March 2025

•Space

Parliament inquiry to ‘examine the reality of Scotland’s launch readiness’

4 March 2025

•Space

Spaceport hopeful of two or three launch attempts this year

5 February 2025

•Space

SaxaVord ‘really important’ to UK Space Agency’s ambitions, director says

31 January 2025

•Space

Spaceport boost as rocket firm lands £20m government investment

29 January 2025

•Space

A rocket launches vertically from a launchpad, producing flames and thick smoke, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Updated

Rocket company’s spaceflight licence a ‘groundbreaking moment’

RFA’s licence to launch of SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst is the first of its kind to be granted in the UK

16 January 2025

•Space

Space agency ‘assessing’ Pathfinder launch after rocket firm decision

12 December 2024

•Space

A construction site featuring a tall industrial structure with scaffolding, a crane, various construction materials, and vehicles on a barren landscape under a cloudy sky.

Rocket company keen to get back on SaxaVord launch pad ‘as soon as possible’

8 November 2024

•Space

Meeting hears first SaxaVord launch could be in February – but spaceport says no timetable is yet in place

11 September 2024

•Space

A small coastal rocket launch site with a rocket on the pad, surrounded by support vehicles and trailers, against a backdrop of the ocean and rocky shore.

Space centre director role for ex-Downing Street press secretary

6 September 2024

•Space

A large explosion with flames and smoke captured on surveillance camera at a facility with storage containers and fencing on August 19, 2024, at 20:14:52.

Launch plans delayed as rocket firm shares footage from test incident

24 August 2024

•Space

A large plume of smoke and flames is seen rising from a hill, indicating a significant fire or explosion with cloudy skies in the background.

No injuries after rocket engine ends up in flames during test at Unst spaceport

19 August 2024

•Space

Plans submitted for satellite ground station

14 June 2024

•Space

Five people standing outdoors behind a vibrant red, orange, and blue ribbon, with one person holding bagpipes. Two children are also present, along with sunny weather in the background.

Europe’s only fully licensed vertical launch spaceport declared open

Preparations for first orbital launch well underway
UK Government investment of £10m in project finalised

29 May 2024

•Space

A rocket stands on a launch pad emitting smoke and preparing for liftoff, with a coastal landscape and ocean in the background.

Successful first ‘hot fire’ test at spaceport

21 May 2024

•Space

A rocket is being fired out of a container.

Rocket firm given licence to let launch debris fall into sea

2 April 2024

•Space

A group of children sitting in a room watching a movie.

Space and science draws crowds to Scalloway

2 March 2024

•Education

A rocket is taking off with smoke coming out of it.

Views sought on environmental effects of rocket company’s SaxaVord launch plans

27 February 2024

•Space

SaxaVord confident it could become a European spaceport

8 January 2024

•Space

Government funding to help spaceports go carbon-neutral

13 December 2023

•Space

A rocket engine test is underway, emitting a bright plume of flame and exhaust on a clear day, with a shipping container in the background.

Rocket company switches maiden launch to Australia as SaxaVord infrastructure not yet ready

17 November 2023

•Space

Two men standing in front of a booth at a trade show.

Rocket company outlines SaxaVord launch plans – with first take-off expected next year

15 November 2023

•Space

A man holding a red book on top of a mountain.

SaxaVord critical to UK’s space race ambitions, minister says

27 October 2023

•Space

Multi-million pound funding for key client of SaxaVord Spaceport

UK minister for science due to visit Unst on Friday

27 October 2023

•Space

Space agency rocket launch now expected to lift off from Unst in 2024

22 June 2023

•Space

Spaceport arranges £139m debt facility to ‘drive forward’ project

24 May 2023

•Space

Watch: Rocket company completes more testing ahead of first sub-orbital launch

2 May 2023

•Space

Aberdeen firm signs deal with spaceport for meteorological system

3 February 2023

•Space

UHA viewing figures, special freight sailing, Shell profits, water charges and more…

2 February 2023

•Also in the news

Space industry an ‘immense opportunity’ for Shetland

4 January 2023

•News

Companies sign on to create spaceport launch rail

14 December 2022

•Space

Lunna kirk update, distillery planning consent, FOI consultation and more…

1 December 2022

•Also in the news

Nearly £20m spent on spaceport project to date as construction remains ahead of schedule

24 November 2022

•Space

Regulator launches consultation on environmental effects of Unst spaceport

10 November 2022

•News

Temporary 80-bed accommodation block for space port staff given planning go-ahead

24 October 2022

•News

Updated

SaxaVord team could play a role in supporting future space travel for Europe

5 October 2022

•Space

Spaceport in talks over green freeport bid

25 August 2022

•Business

Rocket company moves step closer to Unst launch

18 August 2022

•Space

Test exercise held at spaceport site but no launch due to weather

8 July 2022

•Space

More rocket testing at Scatsta

28 June 2022

•Space

Preparations continue for spaceport ‘dress rehearsal’

20 May 2022

•Space

Plans could be submitted for ‘£60m to £70m’ Saxa Vord hotel by end of the year

20 May 2022

•Space

Space can be used as lever to help drive fixed links, Strang believes

19 May 2022

•Transport

‘Milestone’ work underway at spaceport site ahead of construction

18 May 2022

•Space

Orbex launch from Unst now expected in 2026

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