Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport receives £30m government investment
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Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport receives £30m government investment

8 Sep 2026 · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK government invests £30m in Shetland spaceport
The UK government is investing £30m into the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, which will unlock a further £30m in private funding to build two additional launchpads and a second hangar. This development supports the site's role as a commercial hub for small rocket launches, helping to establish the UK's long-term infrastructure for the space sector.
Source: BBC Scotland Shetland
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