11.11.2019

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Skyrora and Penicuik Legion Scotland for Sunday’s Rememberance Day

Highlight the armed forces covenant, our desire to embrace it.

01.11.2019

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Space 19+ and developing the National Space Programme

Skyrora's senior management team were represented by Daniel Smith and Oleg Dmitriev for a gathering in Edinburgh University titled, "The UK space sector – Preparing for Space 19+ and developing the National Space Programme".

31.10.2019

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Spooky Halloween Social

Halloween - On Friday night, Skyrora held a Spooky Halloween Social.

18.10.2019

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Midlothian Science Festival: Rocket to the Moon

On Friday 18 th of October, two of Skyrora’s STEM ambassadors, Becky Morris (Corporate Social Responsibility Manager) and Derek Harris (Business Operations Manager) attended the Midlothian Science Festival Rocket to the Moon event at The Glencorse Centre in Penicuik.

26.09.2019

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Skyrora attended the UK Space Conference 24 - 26 September 2019

Skyrora joined other space industry leaders at the UK Space Conference 24 - 26 September 2019 sharing key aspects of their technology and plans with the thousands of attendees that made the trip to the ICC in Wales.

20.09.2019

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STEM activity at National Space Centre

Skyrora Business Operations Manager Derek Harris attended the UK National Space Centre to provide advice and information on jobs in the UK Space Sector.

26.07.2019

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Successful Test Firing of 3.5 Kilonewton Engine

Skyrora successfully test fired their third-stage engine, named Leo, for the first time in Cornwall on Wednesday 24th July and for the second time at a public test with school students and local partners on Friday 26th July.

21.07.2019

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Royal International Air Tattoo, 19th – 21st July, RAF Fairford

Skyrora were honoured to be invited by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust to attend and exhibit at the 2019 Royal International Air Tattoo, the largest air show in the world at RAF Fairford in July.

20.07.2019

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Edinburgh’s Lord Provost pays a visit to Skyrora’s Head Office in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Lord Provost Frank Ross has paid tribute to Skyrora as one of the leading lights of the city’s business world during a visit to space firm’s offices. Mr Ross said: “Skyrora is a hugely ambitious firm and a fantastic example of the game changing start-ups who choose to call Edinburgh home. “Our city is fast becoming a real magnet for innovation in business and it was inspiring to hear about Skyrora’s plans to launch a satellite from the UK.

05.07.2019

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Meeting with 'Space' Minister Chris Skidmore MP

Our Business Development Director, Daniel Smith, was invited by the UK Space Agency to meet with the Minister for Science and Universities - known in the industry as the 'Space Minister' - at Cornwall Airport Newquay.

04.07.2019

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ESA Business Applications: ‘Your Business Powered by Space’, Manchester Airport

Skyrora were invited by Alan Cross, ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador for the North West & North Wales, to present our updates at the ‘Your Business Powered by Space’ event hosted at Manchester Airport Runway Park venue with the impressive backdrop of the Concorde.

01.07.2019

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Technical Update

Our technical team in Edinburgh have completed construction of our second small sounding rocket, Skylark Micro, which we have requested permission to launch this summer from Scotland with our license application currently being processed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

01.06.2019

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STEM Update

Engaging with and inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM subjects is one of Skyrora’s key corporate values.

15.05.2019

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DE&S Inspiring Innovation, MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol

Skyrora exhibited at the DE&S Inspiring Innovation event at MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol on the 15th May. The event aimed to build upon the work that DE&S does on behalf of the UK armed forces and assist in the creation of connections between the government and private sector.

10.05.2019

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