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SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority

SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch.

SaxaVord granted spaceport licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority

SaxaVord Spaceport on the North Coast of the Shetland Islands has become the UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport, paving the the way for rocket launches on UK soil from 2024.

Nearly 350 space licences issued as regulator ramps up engagement ahead of next UK launch

OneWeb launch marks major milestone for UK space regulation

UK Space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued the final remaining licences to Virgin Orbit ahead of a planned UK launch after requirements were met within 15 months.

Civil Aviation Authority response to Virgin Orbit’s status update: Start Me Up Mission

The Civil Aviation Authority responds to Virgin Orbit’s status update: Start Me Up Mission

Spaceport Cornwall receives first-ever UK spaceport licence

UK space regulator launches consultation on environmental effects of Shetland spaceport

CAA launches consultation on environmental effects of first UK space launch from Cornwall

CAA becomes UK space regulator and launches licensing regime

The UK CAA has become the UK's space regulator. The regulator is open for business to any company wanting to operate under a UK space licence.