SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland receives £30m government investment
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SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland receives £30m government investment

2 hours ago · Originally published 10 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK government invests £30m in Shetland spaceport
The UK government has committed £30m to the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, a move expected to unlock an additional £30m in private funding. This capital will support the construction of a second hangar and two new launchpads, helping the site scale its capacity for commercial rocket launches.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Shetland
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