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Scottish-based space companies secure £8.5million to bring pioneering launch technologies to market

March 24th, 2021 Posted in News

Two British space companies have successfully secured a total of £8.5 million to develop their world-leading small satellite launch technologies. Orbex and Skyrora, both based in Scotland, received the funding under the European Space Agency’s (ES...

Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Skyrora’s Advisory Board

July 1st, 2020 Posted in News

Space rocket company Skyrora has announced the addition of British astronaut, Tim Peake to its advisory board. The experience Tim has gained as a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, former International Space Station (ISS) crew member, and Brit...

UK’s first complete ground rocket test in 50 years takes place in Scotland

May 20th, 2020 Posted in News

First time that a team has built a mobile launch complex and successfully live tested a complete rocket vehicle within five days. The UK’s Space race heats up as Skyrora effectively made the UK ready for launching rockets into space after a team s...

Skyrora achieves major milestone for UK space sector with successful engine testing

October 14th, 2019 Posted in Article

Edinburgh-based rocket developer completes phase 1 testing for its advanced 30kN engine Skyrora also announces the opening of a major European engine test facility. 14 October 2019 – One of Europe’s leading launch vehicle companies, Skyrora, has ...

Skyrora showcases its latest ground-breaking technology at UK Space Conference

September 25th, 2019 Posted in News

25 September 2019 – Skyrora, a pioneering space launch company, is creating a stir at the prestigious UK Space Conference. Taking place at the ICC Wales this week, the company is showcasing its in-house technology as it gears up for its first laun...

Scottish space firm Skyrora celebrates successful rocket engine testing

July 26th, 2019 Posted in News

26 July 2019 – Skyrora has successfully carried out testing on a fully 3D-printed, commercial rocket engine for the first time ever in the UK. Edinburgh-based Skyrora used its base in Cornwall to carry out engine checks on its XL rocket, the firm’...

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