Britain’s Space Endeavor: Shetland’s Launchpad for UK Rocket Ventures in 2024
SaxaVord Spaceport's Historic License Marks UK's Entry into Vertical Rocket Launches In a significant leap for Britain's space aspirations, the Shetland Islands have secured the UK's inaugural license for vertical rocket launches, poised to propel the country's space ambitions forward by 2024. The Shetland Islands' SaxaVord Spaceport, a former RAF base purchased by Frank and Debbie Strang, initially envisioned as an eco-tourism site, has received the historic license for vertical rocket launches in Western Europe. This milestone positions the UK [...]