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22.05.2020

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Test was successful

Thank you to @BTTFRS1 Fire and Rescue team who were on standby at our ground rocket test! Thankfully, the test was successful and were not needed but they helped us survey the area to double check there was no combustion that had escaped our fire and suppression water system

22.05.2020

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#Jobsinspace #STEM

Who is registered? We already have over half of our tickets sold! Make sure to register! Hear what @spacegovuk @RAL_Space_STFC @ResponsiveAcs @timmermansr have to say about what employment opportunities there are in the Space Industry! #Jobsinspace #STEM

22.05.2020

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UK’s new space revolution

Exciting news from @Skyrora_Ltd with the first UK based ground rocket test in 50 years! Great to see engineering talent based in Midlothian leading the way in the UK’s new space revolution #CareersinSpace #Midlothian

22.05.2020

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#Skyrorawebinar

It was good on Wednesday to hear from #LadiesInLaunch including @Astropolitica. Enjoying this series of webinars by @Skyrora_Ltd. #womeninspace #Skyrorawebinar

22.05.2020

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#everyonecandotheirbit

Thank you for doing what you do. Being brave, strong and working the front line during these uncertain times. #clapforourkeyworkers #carehomehereos #everyonecandotheirbit

22.05.2020

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Skyrora’s Straw Glider

Skyrora’s Straw Glider activity can now be found on our new and improved website. We have also included an informative explanation on the four forces of flight that you will encounter when taking part in this activity. Check it out here:

21.05.2020

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3rd webinar in the Space Today

Join us for our 3rd webinar in the Space Today series, where experts from the space industry share their advice and experiences on how you could begin a career in the Space Sector! Hear from: @spacegovuk, @RAL_Space_STFC, @ResponsiveAcs, @timmermansr

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

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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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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