by admin | Mar 10, 2026 | News, Launch News, Shetland News
Local residents will have first call on viewing spaces for test flights and launches from SaxaVord Spaceport, it was announced today. Due to licensing conditions imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which rightly place health and safety above all other...
by admin | Nov 18, 2025 | News
SaxaVord Spaceport has bolstered its growing team with two new senior appointments in operations as it prepares for first launch. Ian Palmer has joined as Director of Operations and Nadine Armiger-Drake as Spaceport Operations Manager. Both bring a wealth of skills,...
by admin | Aug 19, 2025 | News
Scott Hammond is the new chief executive of SaxaVord Spaceport, the company announced today following the death of his friend and co-founder Frank Strang. Until now deputy CEO, Scott will take over the running of the company as it prepares to host a first test flight...
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | News
It is with great sadness that SaxaVord Spaceport today announces the death of its pioneering CEO and founder Frank Strang MBE after a short battle with cancer. He was 67. Frank recognised the potential for a commercial spaceport in Unst, Shetland, back in 2017 and...
by admin | May 19, 2025 | Launch News, Space News
SaxaVord Spaceport and its German rocket launch partner RFA showed their capabilities first hand to a delegation from NATO during a visit to the site where an initial test flight is planned for later this year. The trip to Unst, Shetland, followed a two-day NATO...
