https://spacewatch.global/tag/caa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 12 May 2025 10:40:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/caa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/uk-space-agency-launches-planetary-protection-technical-framework/ Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65240 The UK Space Agency has published the Planetary Protection Technical Framework, providing clear guidance to ensure UK space activities safeguard the environment on Earth and in space from potential harmful contamination.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/spaceport-cornwall-signs-mou-with-wholeship-ltd/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56736 Spaceport Cornwall, alongside Cornwall Airport Newquay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wholeship Ltd, which operates the National Drone Hub at Predannack, near Helston. The proposed collaboration supports the spaceport’s ambitions to make Cornwall Europe’s leading Future Air and Space solution, enabling the joint and coordinated use of facilities and expertise across all three sites to create a unique future air and space offer in Cornwall, from testing through to operations]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/rfa-loses-first-stage-to-explosion-during-hot-fire-test/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56641 Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has reported the loss of its first stage during a hot fire test at the SaxaVord spaceport in Scotland. The nine-engine test was part of several trials which RFA were performing before progressing to launch. However, the hot fire test saw the explosion of RFA's first stage. The Company has also stated that no lives were lost in the anomalous explosion. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/hyimpulse-receives-first-flight-license-for-its-sounding-rocket/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54067 HyImpulse has received its first flight license from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for its sounding rocket, which is now ready to launch from the Shetland Islands thanks to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). Furthermore, the Company plans consecutive launches of the sounding rocket for later this year from the SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland. The rocket’s maiden launch will tentatively commence from Australia this April.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/12/saxavord-spaceport-receives-spaceport-licence-from-caa/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52877 SaxaVord Spaceport has received its licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), becoming the first licenced vertical launch spaceport in the UK and Western Europe. The award came after extensive assessment by the space regulator to check that appropriate safety, security and environmental criteria are met, and that SaxaVord has suitable infrastructure, equipment and services to accommodate vertical space launches.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/hyimpulse-secures-kooniba-and-saxavord-spaceports/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52349 HyImpulse has partnered with Southern Launch to launch into space from the Koonibba Test Range in 2024. In the same vein, the German rocket manufacturer has entered into agreements regarding the provision of facilities and services of the SaxaVord spaceport for future launch activities. As a result, HyImpulse will offer launch services from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, and test its SR75 rocket via a suborbital launch at the Koonibba test range. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/nearly-350-licences-issued-to-uk-space-sector/ Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48779 The Independent has reported that nearly 350 operating licences have been granted to companies in the UK space sector. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/dawn-aerospace-receives-certification-for-mk-ii-aurora/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47522 Dawn Aerospace has received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) for the imminent rocket-powered flight campaign of its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane. Mk-II Aurora's mission is to fly to space twice in a day and, in doing so, demonstrate that rocket-powered systems can be as reusable as commercial aircraft]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/uk-civil-aviation-authority-issues-licences-ahead-of-virgin-orbits-uk-launch/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45605 Following consent from Transport Secretary Mark Harper, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued the final remaining licences to Virgin Orbit ahead of its planned launch from the UK, the UK Government stated. The CAA granted the licences within 15 months.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/uks-new-space-regulation-will-fuel-participation-in-the-commercial-space-race/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44922 UK regulations regarding space, in force since July 2021, helped pave the way for Virgin Orbit to get approval for launching its LauncherOne vehicle from Newquay’s Spaceport Cornwall facility. The launch will be the first ever space launch from UK soil. Commercial space lawyer Andrew Sparrow, Founder of Lecote Applied Space Technology Lawyers, says this model shows how to align enabling laws with industry needs.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/spacewatch-oped-indias-self-inflicted-foreign-policy-challenges-in-2020/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18540&preview=true&preview_id=18540 We are pleased to present "India’s Self-Inflicted Foreign Policy Challenges in 2020”, originally published on 4 January 2020 in The Diplomat.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/spacewatch-oped-is-the-washington-consensus-on-us-india-relations-fraying-2/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18520&preview=true&preview_id=18520 We are pleased to present "Is the Washington Consensus on US-India Relations Fraying?”, originally published on 1 January 2020 in The Diplomat.]]>