21.05.2020

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Major Rocket Test Takes Place In The U.K. For The 1st Time In 50 Years

Scottish launch startup Skyrora says it has performed a static fire test of a rocket in the U.K. for the first time in five decades, a major milestone as it seeks to reach space in 2021.

21.05.2020

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#STEMeducation

Not long ago we released our Straw Rocket activity across various social media platforms. This is now up and running on the Outreach page on our website, along with an explanation of its scientific importance. Head over to to check it out! #STEMeducation

21.05.2020

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Skyrora and UK's 1st rocket launch test in 50 years

That this House congratulates Midlothian based Skyrora Ltd on completing the UK’s first ground rocket test in Scotland in 50 years; commends its work in making the UK ready for launching rockets into space after its team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test with the Skylark-L rocket on it in only five days

20.05.2020

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The UKs first complete ground rocket test in 50 years takes place in Scotland

First time that a team has built a mobile launch complex and successfully live tested a complete rocket vehicle within five days. Edinburgh, Scotland, 20 May 2020 – The UK’s Space race heats up as Skyrora effectively made the UK ready for launching rockets into space after a team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test with the Skylark L rocket on it – in only five days.

20.05.2020

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Rocket test

Rocket test first of its kind in UK in 50 years

20.05.2020

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#Skyrorawebinar

With just under 1 hour to go, we have completely sold out our #ladiesinlaunch webinar! Who is registered? #Tunein @3pm today! #ladiesinlaunch #womeninspace #Skyrorawebinar

20.05.2020

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Rocket test first of its kind in United Kingdom in 50 years

The UK's first complete ground rocket test in 50 years has been carried out in Scotland. The 11m (36ft) tall Skylark-L rocket was tested at Kildermorie Estate, near Alness in the Highlands by Edinburgh-based space technologies firm Skyrora. The rocket performed all the actions of a launch while restrained to the ground to prevent it from taking off.

20.05.2020

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LaunchUK

Congratulations @Skyrora_Ltd – bringing launch from the UK one step closer! #LaunchUK

20.05.2020

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Successfully completed a full static fire test

We are unbelievably proud to announce that we have successfully completed the UK’s first ground rocket test in 50 years. We have successfully completed a full static fire test at our mobile launch complex in five days. Read the full article: #UKnewspace

20.05.2020

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Possible first launch to space

So, this is pretty big. For the first time in 50 years, @Skyrora_Ltd has conducted a static fire test of a rocket in the UK, ahead of a possible first launch to space in spring 2021. Words by me @Forbes

19.05.2020

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Little trajectory in our lives

We all need a little trajectory in our lives, a plan for where we want to go. In this video we will take a look at how flight plans work as well as some rocket basics to think about along the way. #STEM #Flight #Learn #Life Watch the full video here:

19.05.2020

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Ladies in Launch

It's my pleasure to be a speaker at the Ladies in Launch virtual conference tomorrow!

19.05.2020

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Our second webinar

Who has registered for our second webinar? Bringing together dynamic women to discuss all things space, from big topics such as future of space to opportunities opening up. Listen to speakers, @natashaallden, @LauraForczyk, @Astropolitica

19.05.2020

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Сelebrate the birthday of Francis Richard Scobee

Today we celebrate the birthday of Francis Richard Scobee - also known as Dick Scobee - who was an American pilot, engineer and NASA astronaut. In April 1984, Scobee piloted the Challenger mission STS-41-C, which successfully deployed one satellite and repaired another.

19.05.2020

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