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Motion · S6M-18594 · 22 Aug 2025

Tribute to SaxaVord Spaceport CEO Frank Strang

Lodged by Beatrice Wishart Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses its sorrow at the death of Frank Strang, entrepreneur and CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, Shetland; understands that the SaxaVord site in Unst is a former RAF base and notes that Mr Strang was a former RAF officer; further understands that Mr Strang advocated for the use of the SaxaVord site as a spaceport over many years and worked to turn this vision into a reality; pays tribute to Mr Strang’s dedication and determination regarding the creation of the spaceport; believes that Mr Strang’s vision for a vertical launch spaceport in Shetland has been instrumental in developing the emerging space sector in Scotland and the UK; recognises the success of the SaxaVord Spaceport, which became the first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport in Europe; believes that Mr Strang’s passing is a loss to the space sector and Shetland community, and expresses its deepest condolences to Mr Strang’s family, friends and colleagues.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.