https://spacewatch.global/tag/shetland-space-centre/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:10 +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/shetland-space-centre/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/skyrora-signs-deal-with-shetland-spaceport-for-the-uks-first-rocket-launch/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36424 Skyrora has signed a multi-launch deal over the next decade with SaxaVord Spaceport (formerly Shetland Space Centre) on Unst, the Shetland Islands. With the agreement, Skyrora is to become the first company to launch a rocket from UK soil. The company is aiming to deliver up to 16 launches a year by 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/judge-dismisses-objections-to-spaceport-in-scotland/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35481 Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen’s objections to Space Hub Sutherland was dismissed by Judge Lord Doherty, The Register reported. Mr Povlsen had invested heavily in the proposed Shetland Space Centre over 400 km away on the isle of Unst. The rejection of his objections helps moving Scotland towards a commercial vertical launch capability.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/shetland-space-centre-changes-its-name-to-saxavord-spaceport/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34092&preview=true&preview_id=34092 The Shetland Space Centre is changing its name to SaxaVord Spaceport, the center said. The rocket launch site and ground station, located in the UK’s most northerly island of Unst, Shetland, is the designated site of next year’s UK Pathfinder launch by Lockheed Martin and ABL Systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/02/lockheed-martin-to-kick-off-shetland-launches-with-abl/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=30227&preview=true&preview_id=30227 Lockheed Martin to kick off Shetland launches with ABL]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/lockheed-martin-moves-uk-launches-to-shetland-space-center/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27584&preview=true&preview_id=27584 Lockheed Martin moves UK launches to Shetland Space Center]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/public-comment-sought-on-proposed-shetland-spaceport-site-in-scotland/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20689 Members of the public will be given the opportunity to comment on proposals for a spaceport to launch small vertical rockets from Unst in Scotland during a series of exhibitions in early May.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/scottish-spaceport-set-for-blast-off-after-2-million-boost/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19718 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/shetland-space-centre-announce-successful-test-launch-of-space-research-balloon/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15123 The test launch of a space research balloon from Unst in Shetland has been hailed as a major success. The launch took place on Sunday and B2Space now intends to establish a permanent base with Shetland Space Centre (SSC) on the island to work towards full-scale launches of their “rockoon” system.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/07/balloon-test-launch-marks-beginning-of-space-era-in-shetland/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15037 The UK’s first commercial spaceflight-related activity will take place in Shetland this weekend, with the test launch of a stratospheric balloon for a system that will eventually deliver small satellites into orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/arctic-space-shetland-space-centre-and-faroe-telecom-join-forces-for-satellite-broadband/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11571 Shetland Space Centre (SSC) has joined forces with telecom experts in the neighbouring Faroe Islands, forming a unique international partnership to drive forward space industry developments in the two island groups and beyond.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/scottish-new-space-skyrora-moves-hq-to-heart-of-edinburgh/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11546 Skyrora, the Scottish New Space satellite launch company, has moved its corporate headquarters to Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, under a five year lease.]]>