Skyrora boosted by European Space Agency funding
Scottish-based company aims to be the first to launch from Europe, delivering UK’s sovereign launch capabilityScottish-based rocket company, Skyrora, has received €3 million of co-funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), ensuring that the company can complete at pace the development of its rocket technology.The funding puts Skyrora on track to be the first UK company to launch satellites from Europe, delivering the UK’s sovereign space launch capability – a key Government ambition. The funding, which is part of the ESA’s Boost! program, will be used by Skyrora to complete the crucial technology required to deliver consistent orbital launches from the UK with Skyrora’s XL launch vehicle.Skyrora XL is a 23-meter 56-tonne three-stage rocket capable of carrying up to 315 kg into orbit.
