A site located on the Scottish island of Unst has become the first spaceport in Western Europe to be granted a licence for vertical rocket launches. SaxaVord spaceport in the Shetland Islands secured the licence from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, paving the way for the first rocket launches in 2024. It follows a three-year assessment by the authority to determine whether the spaceport meets stringent safety, security, and environmental criteria. The permit allows for 30 lift-offs a year from the site. The SaxaVord Spaceport, a former RAF radar station, is co-owned by Frank and Debbie Strang, who bought the…
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