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The Scottish spaceport stuck in limbo

The news broke at the start of December.

Orbex, one of the major backers of Sutherland Spaceport, announced construction was paused and it was instead focused on launching its first rockets from SaxaVord.

The rocket manufacturer, which employs 150 people at a factory in Forres in Moray, did not rule out completing the Highland site in the future.

But chief executive Phil Chambers said: “Our primary goal is to support the European space industry by achieving a sustainable series of satellite launches into low Earth orbit.

“This is best achieved by focusing our resources and talents on developing launch vehicles and associated launch services.

“This decision will help us to reach first launch in 2025 and provides SaxaVord with another customer to further strengthen its commercial proposition. It’s a win-win for UK and Scottish space.”

HIE said the decision was an “unexpected change in direction”, but added it was important to stress Orbex was a very significant player and employer in the UK space industry.


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