Orbex visits SaxaVord Spaceport

Members of the technical team from Forres-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, recently visited SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland to gather data on its dedicated launch complex to prepare for commercial launch services.

The group, representing multiple departments, including Systems, Assembly, Integration and Test, Ground Segment Software, and Health and Safety met with the SaxaVord team to discuss the development of their dedicated complex.

Orbex is entering the final preparations of the development of its advanced, low-carbon, high-performance micro-launcher, Orbex Prime. The company is now gearing up to deliver its inaugural launch later this year.

Andy Bradford, Chief Technical Officer at Orbex, said: "This is a critical time for Orbex. Visits like these are key to understanding more about our launch complex at SaxaVord and Orbex Prime’s journey into launch. We look forward to building on our partnership with SaxaVord Spaceport to establish Scotland as a leader in the UK space sector."

Initial launches will take place from SaxaVord Spaceport, where Orbex has a dedicated launch complex and the ability to launch 10 flights per year.

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