30 May 2023
Virgin Orbit cuts its losses and ceases operations
... percent of its workforce. As part of its wider programme to deliver commercial launch capabilities to Britain, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) was strongly supportive of Virgin Orbit's first mission from Cornwall Spaceport, which is located on the south...
18 November 2020
AstroAgency secures funding for Scottish Space Leadership Council
...sector has been awarded a development grant from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to establish a space hub on behalf of the Scottish Space Leadership Council (SSLC). Space start-up AstroAgency will use the financial support to advance the SSLC into a fully...
15 March 2021
Edinburgh Women in Space Conference 2021
... to the President of the Canadian Space Agency, Yvette Hopkins, Executive Vice-President of the Shetland Space Centre, and Sue Horne, Head of Space Exploration at the UK Space Agency (UKSA). Edinburgh Women in Space is a brand-new, student-organised...
08 February 2019
New Orbex rocket revealed
... coast is an important development for the £17.3 million project, which is funded by development agency Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA). Charlotte Wright, HIE chief executive, said: “Today is a significant day for...
01 November 2022
NASA contractor to oversee Scottish spaceport construction
... Forres, Moray, has now signed a lease with development agency Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the spaceport location ...satellite launch sites. With the backing of the UK Space Agency (UKSA), HIE set to work developing plans for the Sutherland...
22 September 2021
Prestwick deal with Astraius opens door for satellite launches
... and talent that will act as a catalyst to stimulate economic activity around space, boosted by multi-million pound Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Ian Annett, UK Space Agency (UKSA) Deputy CEO stated: “This partnership declaration is a sign of great...
