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Rocket firm pauses plan for Highland spaceport in Sutherland

Orbex chief executive Phil Chambers said: “While we appreciate this news means pausing the construction plans at Sutherland, we are still committed to the North of Scotland at our facilities in Forres and we look forward to building our presence at SaxaVord in Shetland as well.”

The SavaxVord Spaceport is at a more advanced stage of development, and is already seeing engine tests. There are hopes for launches from the site in 2025.

Orbex will retain its lease to build and operate its own spaceport at Sutherland, and this will be “kept under continuous review”.

Both the UK and Scottish governments have invested millions in the development of the Sutherland Spaceport.


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