Tongue10 Sep 2025Scotland could fall behind in Europe's space race, MPs warnThe Scottish Affairs Committee says Scotland has potential to be a leader in small satellite launches - but needs more investment.10 Sep 202517 Dec 2024The Scottish spaceport stuck in limboThe facility in Sutherland was to be the UK's first but there are now doubts over its future.17 Dec 202425 Oct 2024Amended spaceport plans to go before councillorsHighland Council officers say the changes would reduce the amount of peat that would be excavated.25 Oct 202412 May 2023Council could enforce spaceport exclusion zoneThe 14,302-acre safety zone would be put in place during launches at Sutherland Spaceport.12 May 20235 May 2023Construction begins at Highland spaceport siteForres-based Orbex has proposed launching up to 12 rockets a year from Sutherland Spaceport.5 May 202317 Nov 2022Concerns raised over rural fire service coverHighland councillors claim there have been times when large parts of the region have had no cover.17 Nov 202218 Oct 2022Rocket firm secures £40m funding for launch planNew investors in space rocket manufacturer Orbex include the Scottish National Investment Bank.18 Oct 202223 Aug 2022Rockets firm to take on 50 more staffOrbex said the roles would help progress plans for the launch of micro satellites from Sutherland.23 Aug 202211 May 2022Scottish spaceport's prototype rocket unveiledThe final version of the 19m-long Prime rocket is to be launched from a site in Sutherland.11 May 2022...
