UK Spaceport

The UK Spaceport plans have been underway since 2018, with a number of locations likely to host a Spaceport.

A location in Sutherland in the north of Scotland will potentially host a vertical launch Spaceport with two other locations in Scotland also looking to have vertical launch facilities.

The UK Spaceport project is also likely to see up to three locations with horizontal launch facilities including one in Scotland and another in Cornwall in the South of England and a third in Wales.

Proposal of Application Notice for the UK Spaceport at Prestwick in Motion

Proposal of Application Notice for the UK Spaceport at Prestwick in Motion

Proposal of Application Notice (POAN) for the UK Spaceport in Prestwick is finally in motion. Astraius, the launch service provider, will carry out horizontal launches from the facility. Horizontal, aka air-launches, do not require any special infrastructure besides the already existing one. The first rocket launch from the Prestwick Spaceport is planned for the end…
The Most Important Milestones in the British Space History & the Future Potential
The Most Important Milestones in the British Space History & the Future Potential
The Pros & Cons of Space tourism in the UK: Is It More than Entertainment for the Rich?
The Pros & Cons of Space tourism in the UK: Is It More than Entertainment for the Rich?
Celebrating our 1000th published news article: A reflection
Celebrating our 1000th published news article: A reflection
Sutherland Spaceport Gains Scottish Government’s Approval despite Concerns Raised by Environmentalists
Sutherland Spaceport Gains Scottish Government’s Approval despite Concerns Raised by Environmentalists
UK’s Plans To Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Growing Rocket Launch Industry
UK’s Plans To Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Growing Rocket Launch Industry
Sutherland Spaceport Receives ‘Vote of Confidence’ From Highlands and Islands
Sutherland Spaceport Receives ‘Vote of Confidence’ From Highlands and Islands
UK Spaceports Pros and Cons: Economic Growth Vs. Environmental Impact
UK Spaceports Pros and Cons: Economic Growth Vs. Environmental Impact
Professor David Alexander, Houston Space Director, visits Prestwick Spaceport
Professor David Alexander, Houston Space Director, visits Prestwick Spaceport
Boris Johnson Speaks about New UK Spaceport Cornwall and ‘Levelling up’ Agenda
Boris Johnson Speaks about New UK Spaceport Cornwall and ‘Levelling up’ Agenda
The Cost of Building First UK Spaceport in the Highlands May Be Soaring Seriously High
The Cost of Building First UK Spaceport in the Highlands May Be Soaring Seriously High
Billionaire Povlsen speaks out about his disappointment over Spaceport Sutherland
Billionaire Povlsen speaks out about his disappointment over Spaceport Sutherland
Prestwick Spaceport to Become Flagship of Scotland Space Industry
Prestwick Spaceport to Become Flagship of Scotland Space Industry