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Saxa Vord Spaceport

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Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
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RFA’s planned testing at SaxaVord is expected to include hot-fire tests of the first stage on the launch pad once the engines are installed.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg planea lanzar su cohete RFA ONE en verano

The nine Helix engines are undergoing final acceptance testing in Sweden and will be sent to SaxaVord once testing is completed.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg planea lanzar su cohete RFA ONE en verano

The RFA ONE first stage is at SaxaVord but its nine Helix engines are not yet at the spaceport.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg planea lanzar su cohete RFA ONE en verano

Integration and additional testing of the RFA ONE vehicle are planned at SaxaVord before the proposed summer launch.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductMar 10, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg planea lanzar su cohete RFA ONE en verano

RFA shipped the RFA ONE first stage directly from its factory in Augsburg, Germany to the SaxaVord spaceport.

Mentioned as: saxavord spaceportNarrative GrowthMar 10, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg planea lanzar su cohete RFA ONE en verano

The RFA ONE second stage underwent a hot fire test at the Esrange Space Center in Sweden before being transported to SaxaVord Spaceport.

Mentioned as: saxavord spaceportNarrative GeneralMar 6, 2026Latest News

The RFA ONE second stage has arrived at SaxaVord Spaceport and is undergoing final checks.

Mentioned as: saxavord spaceportNarrative GeneralMar 6, 2026Latest News

SaxaVord Spaceport features a completed launch pad, infrastructure to support a launch, and a spaceport licence from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductMar 5, 2026The UK Will Invest £20 Million to Accelerate Spaceport Development in Scotland

Rocket Factory Augsburg is preparing to launch the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport later in 2026.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductMar 5, 2026The UK Will Invest £20 Million to Accelerate Spaceport Development in Scotland

The UK government committed £10 million to SaxaVord Spaceport as part of its Spring Budget in 2024.

Mentioned as: saxavord spaceportNarrative FinancialMar 5, 2026The UK Will Invest £20 Million to Accelerate Spaceport Development in Scotland

Scotland is home to two spaceport projects, including SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst.

Mentioned as: saxavord spaceportNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026The UK Will Invest £20 Million to Accelerate Spaceport Development in Scotland

The Spring Budget 2024 funding for SaxaVord Spaceport supported a goal of becoming the first to launch a satellite into orbit from the European mainland and becoming a leading small satellite launch destination by 2030.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductMar 5, 2026The UK Will Invest £20 Million to Accelerate Spaceport Development in Scotland

Orbex began construction of the Sutherland Spaceport on Scotland's north coast in 2023, paused construction at the end of 2024, and decided to shift its launch operations to SaxaVord in the Shetland Islands.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductMar 1, 2026UK space firm Skyrora explores buying assets of struggling rival Orbex

Rocket Factory Augsburg transported the first stage of its RFA ONE rocket to SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst off the northern coast of Scotland.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductFeb 20, 2026The UK Amends Launch Liability Rules as RFA Prepares for Inaugural Flight

SaxaVord currently has one completed launch pad with two other pads in various stages of development.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductFeb 19, 2026SSC Space Opens Orbital Launch Control Center at Esrange

SaxaVord Spaceport is located on the island of Unst off the northern coast of Scotland and is preparing to host launches including a reattempt of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA ONE.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductFeb 19, 2026SSC Space Opens Orbital Launch Control Center at Esrange

Rocket Factory Augsburg has begun commissioning the launch pad at SaxaVord after repairing and upgrading it following the accident.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductFeb 18, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg se prepara para relanzar su cohete orbital tras el accidente de 2024

Rocket Factory Augsburg is conducting advanced launch preparations at the SaxaVord spaceport on the island of Unst, Scotland.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord spaceportTechnical ProductFeb 18, 2026Rocket Factory Augsburg se prepara para relanzar su cohete orbital tras el accidente de 2024

Rocket Factory Augsburg has begun commissioning the repaired and upgraded launch pad at SaxaVord Spaceport.

Mentioned as: SaxaVord SpaceportTechnical ProductFeb 16, 2026RFA Begins Final Preparations for Inaugural RFA ONE Launch

The only element still to be added to the SaxaVord launch pad commissioning is the water tanks for the water deluge system.

Mentioned as: SaxaVordTechnical ProductFeb 16, 2026RFA Begins Final Preparations for Inaugural RFA ONE Launch
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