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Here is the latest on our face visors; we have produced 25 face visors and this week, we will send them for testing and CE approval. Thereafter, production can be upscaled to 3D-print 100 visors a week and then distribute to the NHS. #Protectionequipment #Savelives #Protect

03.04.2020

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STEM Challenge

STEM Challenge. Skyrora has to bring rockets safely back to earth. Try to land your payload(egg-load) safely on the ground using a parachute. Did the egg survive? Did you name the egg? From what height? Can't wait to hear! #FridayFeeling #STEM #staysafe

03.04.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - LEO engine test

#Skyroramilestone July 2019. Last summer our first ever LEO engine test took place at SpaceCornwall! This was a huge milestone in the Skyrora production line, as it was the first of the engines tested that will be featured in our orbital launch vehicle - Skyrora XL. #throwback

#Skyroramilestone - Black Arrow back from Australia

02.04.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - Black Arrow back from Australia

#Skyroramilestone January 2019! A throwback to the time we bought Black Arrow back from Australia! The Black Arrow space programme is very inspirational! It provides us with proven technology and is the foundation of the future of UK Space!

#Skyroramilestone - first Skylark Nano Launch

01.04.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - first Skylark Nano Launch

#Skyroramilestone August 2018! Today's throwback, our first Skylark Nano Launch! It was a good day!

01.04.2020

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Thank all of our frontline workers

Given the current situation, Skyrora has decided not to take part in April fools. Instead, we want to take the time to continually thank all of our frontline workers. We are a strong community and will come out of this even stronger than before. #NHSheroes #Wecanalldoourbit

01.04.2020

STEM & Education

Welcome Post

Hello and welcome! We hope this post finds you well! Skyrora have created this page to help navigate your way towards all our STEM engagement activities.

31.03.2020

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Fun for kids

Trajectory is important for rockets to get our satellites to where we want them to be. For all kids (and adults) out there, try & build your own straw rocket! Show us the final design! Instructions in the link - #trajectory #flightplan #funforkids

#Skyroramilestone - Farnborough International Airshow

31.03.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - Farnborough International Airshow

Another throwback, Farnborough International Airshow, July 2018 - look how fast our team is growing! #Skyroramilestone

#Skyroramilestone - DE&S inspiring innovation event

31.03.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - DE&S inspiring innovation event

Here is another milestone! Our first ever keynote address given by @Celestial_Mech, Robin Hague at the DE&S inspiring innovation event dating back to May 18th 2018! #Skyroramilestone

30.03.2020

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#Skyroramilestone - first conference

Our first milestone dates back to our first conference Skyrora exhibited at in November 2017! Here is a snapshot of our lovely small team! #Skyroramilestone #teamSkyrora

Skyrora shifts production to hand sanitiser and face visors for coronavirus response

30.03.2020

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Skyrora shifts production to hand sanitiser and face visors for coronavirus response

Skyrora is answering the call of the UK government and the NHS to manufacturers to do what they can to provide much-needed healthcare equipment for frontline responders amid the coronavirus crisis.

30.03.2020

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Skyrora space themed images

We hope everyone had a great weekend! This week, we are doing a throwback themed week, but first we thought that if anyone wants to de-stress and colour in some Skyrora space themed images, please see below. When it's done, send in a photo - we want to see the final product!

Skyrora Manufactures Hand Sanitizer, Works on Visors to Combat Coronavirus

30.03.2020

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Skyrora Manufactures Hand Sanitizer, Works on Visors to Combat Coronavirus

Skyrora, a United Kingdom-based smallsat launch company, has restructured its manufacturing division to produce face visors and hand sanitizer.

Production capacity to help battle coronavirus

29.03.2020

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Production capacity to help battle coronavirus

Rocket manufacturer @Skyrora_Ltd has redirected its entire production capacity to help battle coronavirus. The firm is making hand sanitiser at its Edinburgh base and plans to mass produce 3D-printed face masks after successfully developing a prototype #UKmfg #GBmfg