The UK’s first orbital rocket launch could blast off from the Shetland Islands this summer, as industry bosses expect to become licensed within months, British lawmakers have heard. The Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee met on May 17 to discuss the future of the UK’s space strategy and satellite infrastructure. The MPs heard evidence from…
Spaceport Slated for Australian State Attracts Global Interest
Imagine a major international airport with rockets and satellites instead of planes and a commute 10 hours from the nearest major city. That’s the vision put forward by Space Centre Australia’s James Palmer as representatives from NASA and the Australian Space Agency gather in far north Queensland. Planning is underway for Australia’s next spaceport at…
FAA License Boosts Georgia Spaceport, but More Reviews Ahead
KINGSLAND, Ga.—A federal agency on Monday granted a license for a launchpad that would fly commercial rockets from coastal Georgia. The Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of a launch site operator license for Spaceport Camden marks a significant milestone for the Georgia space project, though many reviews and permits are needed before any rockets can actually…
German Government, Industry Back North Sea Spaceport Plan
BERLIN—The German government said Monday it supports plans for a North Sea spaceport that would be used to launch small satellites into space from Europe. Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said the government would act as an “anchor customer” for the floating launch site off the German coast. “We want to strengthen the national space program,”…
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