UK's First Vertical Rocket Launch: SaxaVord 2024

SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has secured the UK's first license for a vertical rocket launch, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has secured the UK's first license for a vertical rocket launch, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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