Scottish space company Skyrora completes successful rocket engine test in Argyll and Bute
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Scottish space company Skyrora completes successful rocket engine test in Argyll and Bute

3 hours ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Scottish space company hails successful ‘hot fire’ test of rocket engine
Skyrora has carried out a 45-second static 'hot fire' test of a scaled-down version of its orbital launch vehicle at a site in Machrihanish. The data gathered from this test will help the company refine the systems for its 23-metre Skyrora XL rocket, which is designed to carry satellites into orbit.
Source: STV News Argyll And Bute
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