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Scotland Spaceport Gains Support for Independent Access to Space
The UK and Germany have announced plans to deepen cooperation on satellite launches, with Scotland’s SaxaVord Spaceport identified as a key location for Europe’s independent access to space. The agreement, which covers civil, commercial, security, and defence space activities, aims to establish a memorandum of understanding in early 2027. SaxaVord Spaceport, located in the Shetland Islands, is the UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport and has existing partnerships with German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg. The development was reported by an unknown source.