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Motion · S6M-13444 · 30 May 2024

Preparations for Shetland Rocket Launch

Lodged by Jamie Halcro Johnston Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) on the successful testing of its rocket engines at SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland; acknowledges the significance of the "hot-fire test campaign", which saw four Helix engines ignited sequentially and running simultaneously for eight seconds, with a total hot-fire duration of 20 seconds; notes reports that the tests were conducted flawlessly, passing through start-up, steady-state, and shutdown phases without any issues; welcomes the granting of a "range licence" by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to SaxaVord Spaceport, enabling the control of sea and airspace during launches; recognises the reported potential for RFA to be the first to launch an orbital mission from Shetland by the end of 2024, and commends all involved for their efforts in advancing Scotland's role in the growing space industry.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.