UK's first vertical launch approved by Civil Aviation Authority
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The Civil Aviation Authority has granted the first ever vertical launch licence for a rocket heading to space from UK soil. Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.
The licensing process looked at a number of key factors. This included how safety is maintained, international obligations are met and environmental mitigations are made for RFA’s proposed mission.
“This is a new era for aerospace and granting the first vertical launch licence from UK soil builds towards a historic milestone for the nation.
“This licence is the culmination of extensive hard work behind the scenes to put appropriate safety and environmental measures in place before launch.
