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'Space race' hots up with first Shetland rocket launch

Scotland's "space race" has seen the first test rocket being fired from Shetland.

Rocket startup Skyrora achieves a successful sub-orbital launch from Scottish island

Edinburgh-based Skyrora achieved a significant milestone for its program, successfully launching its Skylark Nano rocket.

A Rocket Just Launched From The Shetland Islands In Scotland For The First Time Ever

Scottish launch company Skyrora says it has successfully launched a low-altitude rocket from the Shetland Islands.

#Space and #Environment webinar

Thanks for all our guests for #tuning in today for our #Space and #Environment webinar. and a massive thanks to our all our panelists! A very thoughtful and interesting discussion around #Spacedebris

#Space and #Environment webinar

Who is ready to come and listen into today's #Space and #Environment webinar? Listen to @harriet_brettle, @Jamie4North, @ambasat2, @dinsleyr & Anirudh Final few hours to register:

Discussions around Space and the Environment

Who has registered? With over 150 tickets sold so far, we have plenty more spaces! #TuneIn and listen to the discussions around Space and the Environment. What role does the Environment play in the UK Space Industry? Register here: #UKspace

#STEM

What career does the future hold for you? Dream big with this fun interactive game teaching you all about opportunities you never even thought about! Who knows what's in the stars for you? Maybe a career in aerospace! #Dream #Career #Education #STEM

Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX

What a #weekend and a remarkable achievement! Congratulations to @NASA and @SpaceX for making space history and inspiring the younger generation. As @spacegovuk says, this is the beginning of huge opportunities that lie ahead in the space industry. #Newspace #Spacehistory

From Florida to the space station, what a weekend! Congratulations to all at @NASA and @SpaceX, @JimBridenstine and @elonmusk, and of course @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug. This is only the beginning, and the UK is ready to help seize the huge opportunities that lie ahead.

Over the moon

Over the moon to be a part of this, especially as I continue to push for the Sutherland Spaceport in my constituency! Just in space you missed it, the registration link is below - you'd better register as moon as possible

#Space and #Environment webina

#TuneIn to our next weeks #Space and #Environment webinar. Discuss the space environment, responsibilities and innovations regarding space debris & clean up technologies. Join @harriet_brettle, @Jamie4North, @ambasat2, @dinsleyr & Anirudh Register here: