13 January 2021
Portugal envision building a spaceport on the Azores islands
...the Portuguese Space Agency has said it is looking at building a spaceport on the Azores islands. Located about 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) ... identified the Azores as a potential place for a spaceport and access to space. “It is important that industry...
23 October 2020
Shetland spaceport boosts UK's plans for launch
...government. Shetland Space Centre anticipates that by 2024, the spaceport site could support a total of 605 jobs in Scotland... boost for the local economy. Our investment in Scottish spaceports is creating hundreds of secure and skilled jobs for people...
20 November 2020
Funding boost for Scottish airport’s spaceport plans
...cutting-edge aerospace activities around Glasgow Prestwick Airport, including development of the spaceport site.” Detailed plans are already in place for a spaceport development that would provide the capability to launch small satellites from within...
21 August 2020
Scottish spaceport formally approved by Highland Council
... trajectories – targeting polar and sun-synchronous orbits. HIE expects this to be a significant market, with the spaceport seeing up to 12 launches per year. Wednesday’s decision affirms a previous announcement by the Highland Council at the end...
22 June 2021
Space Perspective confirms successful test flight
... at 5:23 am EDT from the Space Coast Air and Spaceport and reached its planned altitude of 33043 metres (108,409... launch operator to fly from the Space Coast Spaceport, Florida’s newest spaceport. This flight highlights the reality of Florida again...
13 December 2023
Orbex awarded £3.3 million as part of ESA initiative
... launch services in a way that respects the environment. “The development of the Ultra-Green Launch Complex at Sutherland Spaceport is a critical step this journey, and this support will enable us to continue working toward our ultimate goal...
