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The UK prepares to blast a rocket into space in Saxavord, Shetland Islands. Photo: Saxavord
The UK prepares to blast a rocket into space in Saxavord, Shetland Islands. Photo: Saxavord
Scottish spaceport targeting UK's first vertical launch next summer
SaxaVord Spaceport granted a licence by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over the weekend