Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport to receive £30 million in government funding
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Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport to receive £30 million in government funding

8 Sep 2026 · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Shetland spaceport to receive £30m as part of government's new space strategy
The UK government has announced a £30 million investment for SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst as part of a wider £7.8 billion national space strategy. This funding aims to bolster the country's satellite launch capabilities and strengthen national security against emerging threats in orbit.
Source: STV News Shetland
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