Shetland island’s remote location is giving UK space industry a boost

SaxaVord spaceport on Unst has become UK’s first spaceport to be licensed for vertical rocket launches

For centuries, Unst has been famous for its rich variety of wildlife, pristine beaches and unspoilt sea views. Now, the remote Shetland island is leading Britain into space.

A former RAF base on a remote peninsula of the island has become the UK’s first licensed spaceport for vertical rocket launches.