Summary
A Scottish company, Skyrora, has become the first UK-based rocket firm to receive a space launch licence. The licence, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority, allows Skyrora to launch rockets from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland. The firm plans to conduct multiple launches yearly by 2030.
Key Facts
- Skyrora is the first UK-based rocket company to get a space launch licence.
- The Civil Aviation Authority gave the licence to Skyrora.
- Skyrora plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.
- The Skylark L rocket can be launched up to 16 times a year by 2030.
- The rocket is 11 meters tall and can reach 3.5 times the speed of sound.
- Skylark L is designed for microgravity experiments.
- Skyrora uses 3D-printed components for the rocket.
- The UK space industry supports tens of thousands of jobs.
