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Experts share their concerns over Sutherland Spaceport site

Experts share their concerns over Sutherland Spaceport site

18th Jun 2019

Experts from Edinburgh’s Heriot Watt University and Glasgow Caledonian University have expressed concerns over the UK Space Agency choice of location for its UK Space Launch facility citing environmental issues and doubt over the actual job opportunities.

In a BBC article, the pair have voiced their concerns over the site selection and have suggested that there are other, more suitable, sites.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-48667772

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25th Aug 2022

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Richard is an established commentator with a strong political background and a career that has spanned across the energy sector (oil, gas & renewable energy) as well as the space industry (satellites, launch & telemetry). He is a self-proclaimed environmental campaigner and is particularly enthusiastic about the role that the Scottish space industry will play in tackling the climate emergency that is happening around the world.