The awarding of the UK’s first commercial vertical launch license in December marked a significant milestone on the path to developing Scotland as a European launch leader. Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) plans to conduct its inaugural orbital launch from UK soil this year, with other companies currently awaiting their licenses to extend Europe’s access to space.
Meanwhile, the UK Government has invested further into UK launch company Orbex, as part of its Series D fundraising, to build and launch its Prime rocket from the shores of Scotland.