A company behind a rocket engine that exploded during a test at the UK's new spaceport in Shetland could still be the first in Europe to carry out vertical launches into orbit.
German firm Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been awarded the first Launch Operator Licence allowing it to launch rockets from the SaxaVord Spaceport.
The license, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), gives permission for RFA to launch up to ten rockets a year into space carrying several small satellites and other payloads.
RFA described the license, the first of its kind to be awarded in Europe, as a "ground-breaking moment".
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UK first as vertical rocket launch license granted
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been awarded a license allowing them to launch rockets from Shetland.
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A company behind a rocket engine that exploded during a test at the UK's new spaceport in Shetland could still be the first in Europe to carry out vertical launches into orbit.
German firm Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been awarded the first Launch Operator Licence allowing it to launch rockets from the SaxaVord Spaceport.
The license, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), gives permission for RFA to launch up to ten rockets a year into space carrying several small satellites and other payloads.
RFA described the license, the first of its kind to be awarded in Europe, as a "ground-breaking moment".
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