Motion · S6M-04391 · 12 May 2022
Welcoming Growth at SaxaVord
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes announcements that SaxaVord Spaceport, in Shetland, is to expand provision of dedicated orbital launch services for satellites in the UK from 2023; understands that agreements have been reached with Astra Space Inc to bring forward new launch capacity at the spaceport's site on the island of Unst; recognises the importance of the spaceport to a successful UK space industry in future years, and acknowledges what it sees as the vital role of international collaboration in supporting Scotland's domestic technology sector.
Supporters (6)
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephen Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Dean Lockhart 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.