Render of Orbex's Prime rocket launching from Sutherland - via Orbex By Will Angus, Published by The Press and Journal, 1 November 2024 It may have seemed like a small step for Forres firm Orbex when rejigged plans for a Sutherland spaceport were approved this week. But Highland business leaders
Image: Orbex Posted by the BBC, 25 October 2024 Amended plans for a spaceport in the Highlands have been submitted to councillors for approval. The project proposed for a site on the Moine Peninsula has had planning permission for about three years, and some initial construction work started last year. The
By Kris Christiaens, Published by Future Spaceflight, 21 October 2024 MILAN, Italy – October 13, 2024, eight commercial spaceports located across five continents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will establish a forum to explore potential strategic collaboration in a range of areas of common interest and introduce
Skyrora's Skylark L ahead of a suborbital launch attempt from Iceland’s Langanes peninsula in October 2022. Credit: Skyrora By Jason Rainbow, Published by Space News, 18 October 2024 TAMPA, Fla. — Scotland-based Skyrora hopes to launch its first suborbital mission from British soil in the spring following a year of regulatory delays.
An RS1 rocket from ABL Space Systems set up on a launch pad at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska. (ABL Space Systems) By Davis Hovey,Published by Alaska Public Media, 11 October 2024 After a failed rocket test at Kodiak’s spaceport this summer, the facility has successfully launched a new venture. The
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off April 2023 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: SpaceX Published by Space Report, 20 September 2024 SpaceX is expanding its facilities and renewing its lease at the Port of Long Beach to support its increasing launch cadence out of Vandenberg Space Force Base.
By Michael Kan Published by PC Magazine, 17 September 2024 The proposed fine comes a week after SpaceX criticized US government regulators for delaying its next Starship launch. UPDATE: Elon Musk is now threatening to sue over the proposed fine, alleging "improper, politically motivated behavior" from the FAA. Original Story:A
RFA lost a first stage Aug. 19 that it was hoping to use for a maiden flight in a matter of weeks. Credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg By Jason Rainbow, Published by Space News, 23 August 2024 TAMPA, Fla. — Rocket Factory Augsburg no longer plans a maiden flight this year after losing
