Space

The test took place at SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst

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Engineers identify 'very unusual' reason for rocket explosion in Shetland

The incident occurred on Monday shortly before 10pm

The incident occurred on Monday shortly before 10pm

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Watch the moment rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport

The annual conference will see delegates from Nasa, the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency

The annual conference will see delegates from Nasa, the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland to host global space conference on lunar exploration

Chief executive Oren Smith-Carpenter (23) co-founded Aurora with fellow engineer and former Orbex colleague Rowland Fraser (49), the firm’s chief technical officer

Chief executive Oren Smith-Carpenter (23) co-founded Aurora with fellow engineer and former Orbex colleague Rowland Fraser (49), the firm’s chief technical officer

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'Exciting' Scottish space firm with 23-year-old boss nets £320k investment

Researchers say the technology could also improve understanding of how the universe naturally expands.

Researchers say the technology could also improve understanding of how the universe naturally expands.

Heriot-Watt University

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Scottish scientists make breakthrough that could uncover hidden planets

Scottish Government External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson in attendence

Scottish Government External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson in attendence

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'Huge potential': Scottish companies attend first Nordics space meeting

CGI has been used to depict a rocket blasting off from SaxaVord on Unst (SaxaVord/PA)

CGI has been used to depict a rocket blasting off from SaxaVord on Unst (SaxaVord/PA)

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German firm aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands

Chris Newlands is the CEO of Space Aye - a Scottish space tech start-up

Chris Newlands is the CEO of Space Aye - a Scottish space tech start-up

How one Scottish space firm is using 'game-changing' technology to 'save the world'

Scotland hopes to have 20,000 jobs in the space sector by 2030

Scotland hopes to have 20,000 jobs in the space sector by 2030

Scottish Government

Scotland's bid to be 'Europe's leading space nation' outlined at LA summit

One of the projects monitor emissions of methane – one of the most potent greenhouse gases

One of the projects monitor emissions of methane – one of the most potent greenhouse gases

Three Scottish space projects win funding to monitor and tackle climate change

These 'aliens from above' stories might represent the deepest kind of agenda-setting by the US state

These 'aliens from above' stories might represent the deepest kind of agenda-setting by the US state

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Why this space cadet remains a resolute sceptic on aliens and UFOs

A zoomed-in view of images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

A zoomed-in view of images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Telescope

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Researchers discover 'most distant' active supermassive black hole

Undated handout photo issued by NASA of an artist's illustration conceptualizes the swirling hot sand clouds that has been detected on a distant planet by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope. Researchers pinpointed silicate cloud features in the

Undated handout photo issued by NASA of an artist's illustration conceptualizes the swirling hot sand clouds that has been detected on a distant planet by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope. Researchers pinpointed silicate cloud features in the

James Webb Telescope

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Swirling hot sand clouds have been detected on a distant planet

The comet will pass Earth on February 1 and was last seen during the Stone Age.

The comet will pass Earth on February 1 and was last seen during the Stone Age.

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Rare green comet last seen 50,000 years ago to pass close by Earth TODAY

The Shetland spaceport could see its first launch later this year

The Shetland spaceport could see its first launch later this year

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How the space sector can be crucial to Shetland's future

Orbex is one of Europe's leading aerospace agencies

Orbex is one of Europe's leading aerospace agencies

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How Scotland can become a 'leading player' in the space industry

A satellite launch site proposal in Sutherland

A satellite launch site proposal in Sutherland

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Scotland's aerospace industry could touch the stars with European free movement

A repurposed Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 aircraft, named Cosmic Girl, carrying Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket, takes off from Spaceport Cornwall at Cornwall Airport

A repurposed Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 aircraft, named Cosmic Girl, carrying Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket, takes off from Spaceport Cornwall at Cornwall Airport

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Scottish space sector 'inspired' by Virgin Orbit teams despite launch failure

The photo before (left) and after Grant Shapps edited his former boss Boris Johnson out of the image

The photo before (left) and after Grant Shapps edited his former boss Boris Johnson out of the image

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Top Tory minister deletes tweet after editing Boris Johnson out of photo

Scotland is aiming to be Europe's leading space nation by 2030

Scotland is aiming to be Europe's leading space nation by 2030

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Scottish spaceports 'months away from lift-off' as expert committee is formed

The Prestwick International Aerospace Park

The Prestwick International Aerospace Park

European Space Agency (ESA)

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Scotland’s space industry takes another giant leap forward in Prestwick

Rocket stage testing is expected to begin early next year

Rocket stage testing is expected to begin early next year

'Phenomenal progress' hailed as Scottish spaceport construction 'ahead of schedule'

Man could be living on the moon by the end of the decade, according to a Nasa official

Man could be living on the moon by the end of the decade, according to a Nasa official

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Man could be living on the Moon by end of decade, says Nasa official

The Leonids – one of the more prolific annual meteor showers – are usually fast, bright meteors

The Leonids – one of the more prolific annual meteor showers – are usually fast, bright meteors

Leonid meteor shower 2021

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Leonid meteor shower to light up the night sky - here's how to spot it

An artist’s impression of an Orbex Prime rocket launch from the Sutherland Spaceport

An artist’s impression of an Orbex Prime rocket launch from the Sutherland Spaceport

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Plans for Highland satellite launch site to create hundreds of new jobs

The Orionids shower is set to peak on Friday night

The Orionids shower is set to peak on Friday night

Stargazers across Scotland set for spectacular meteor shower - here's when it will peak

The endeavour team found success with the launch of their Darwin III rocket - Image Credit: endeavour

The endeavour team found success with the launch of their Darwin III rocket - Image Credit: endeavour

Edinburgh University

Success for Scottish team at European Rocketry Challenge

Image Credit: Orbex

Image Credit: Orbex

Scottish rocket firm handed £18m boost by National Investment Bank

Dasha Filichkina and her son Kyrylo

Dasha Filichkina and her son Kyrylo

Ukrainian mother hails colleagues at Scottish space firm for help in fleeing Russian invasion

Neil Armstrong visited Scotland 50 years ago to explore his Scottish roots

Neil Armstrong visited Scotland 50 years ago to explore his Scottish roots

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Family of astronaut Neil Armstrong visit the Borders to explore Scottish roots

Nasa Artemis 1 rocket launch. Credit: John Raoux/AP

Nasa Artemis 1 rocket launch. Credit: John Raoux/AP

Nasa's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch: How to watch and livestream

Shetland is hoping to launch rockets from its spaceport next year

Shetland is hoping to launch rockets from its spaceport next year

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Scottish spaceport aims to be included as part of green freeport bid

The Prime rocket will be used to take small satellites into space from Scotland, where they are manufactured. Photo: Orbex

The Prime rocket will be used to take small satellites into space from Scotland, where they are manufactured. Photo: Orbex

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50 jobs created in Scotland's fast-growing space sector – here's how to apply

Skyrora's mobile rocket launch equipment during a test in the Highlands. Picture: Skyrora

Skyrora's mobile rocket launch equipment during a test in the Highlands. Picture: Skyrora

Shetland on track to host UK's first vertical rocket launch into space

It is believed the test was the first of its kind in the UK

It is believed the test was the first of its kind in the UK

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Watch as Scottish-based rocket firm reaches historic milestone with engine test

Miri technology, largely designed in Scotland, was used to capture images of the Cartwheel Galaxy. Credit: Nasa

Miri technology, largely designed in Scotland, was used to capture images of the Cartwheel Galaxy. Credit: Nasa

James Webb Telescope

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Stunning images of Cartwheel Galaxy captured by James Webb Space Telescope

Solar Orbiter records first footage of powerful eruptions on the Sun (ESA/PA)

Solar Orbiter records first footage of powerful eruptions on the Sun (ESA/PA)

European Space Agency (ESA)

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Solar storms are causing satellites to dive from orbit - but what does this mean?

The promising ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover collaboration was put on hold after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The promising ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover collaboration was put on hold after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Pat Kane: Maybe there really IS life on Mars – for us

Scotland's timing is perfect, with the Information Age having arrived

Scotland's timing is perfect, with the Information Age having arrived

We can see Scotland’s rising role in space economy from America

One-fifth of UK’s space workforce now based in Scotland

One-fifth of UK’s space workforce now based in Scotland

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One-fifth of UK’s space workforce now based in Scotland

Even the moon may be at risk of falling victim to the neoliberal agenda

Even the moon may be at risk of falling victim to the neoliberal agenda

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Anger as right-wing think tank calls for the moon to be privatised

The Orbex Prime rocket will go through full 'dress rehearsals' at Kinloss later this year

The Orbex Prime rocket will go through full 'dress rehearsals' at Kinloss later this year

Countdown commences for first rocket launch from the Highlands

Musk's 'vision' is utterly self-serving and idiotic to say the least

Musk's 'vision' is utterly self-serving and idiotic to say the least

Never mind Mars – Elon Musk should start by bringing ‘humanity’ to Earth

The exomoon is about a third smaller than a previous supermoon candidate, which was spotted in 2017

The exomoon is about a third smaller than a previous supermoon candidate, which was spotted in 2017

Astronomers may have found second supermoon 5500 light years away

Christian Shroeder has been chosen to join the team piloting the European Space Agency’s Mars rover

Christian Shroeder has been chosen to join the team piloting the European Space Agency’s Mars rover

Scots university scientist picked to help pilot Mars rover

Tiny human muscle cells to be blasted into space in anti-aging research

Tiny human muscle cells to be blasted into space in anti-aging research

Natural sciences

Tiny human muscle cells to be blasted into space in anti-ageing research

NASA warns huge asteroid is heading towards Earth this week. (PA)

NASA warns huge asteroid is heading towards Earth this week. (PA)

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NASA warns 'potentially hazardous' asteroid is heading towards Earth

The DART rocket is targeting a near-Earth double asteroid

The DART rocket is targeting a near-Earth double asteroid

How Nasa has turned science fiction into science fact with latest mission

Astronaut Tim Peake was speaking at the COP26 climate conference

Astronaut Tim Peake was speaking at the COP26 climate conference

Tim Peake 'disappointed' space is seen as luxury tourism for billionaires

William Shatner has become the oldest person to go into space, but meanwhile precious ecosystems are under threat

William Shatner has become the oldest person to go into space, but meanwhile precious ecosystems are under threat

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As Captain Kirk boldly goes into space, what species may be lost forever?

No rocket has ever been sent to space from the UK

No rocket has ever been sent to space from the UK

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Scottish spaceport deal could see first ever trips to space from UK next year

Boris Johnson wants to send more satellites into space

Boris Johnson wants to send more satellites into space

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Boris Johnson claims he'll create 'Galactic Britain' with new space strategy

From left to right - Kevin Seymour, CEO, Astraius; Zoe Kilpatrick, commercial director, Glasgow Prestwick Airport; Cllr Peter Henderson, leader, South Ayrshire Council

From left to right - Kevin Seymour, CEO, Astraius; Zoe Kilpatrick, commercial director, Glasgow Prestwick Airport; Cllr Peter Henderson, leader, South Ayrshire Council

Scottish spaceport and launch partner prepare for blast-off