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UK and European Space Agency Commit Funding for Shetland Satellite Launch

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​London, UK (SPX) Nov 09, 2023

The UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency’s recent funding award of 3.5 million pounds to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) UK underlines a collaborative effort to bolster the UK’s space sector. This investment into SaxaVord Spaceport’s infrastructure is a strategic maneuver, placing the UK on the path to becoming a significant player in the European space launch market by 2024.

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