A commercial rocket was launched for the first time in Scotland as part of efforts to gain work at a planned spaceport in the Highlands.
Skyrora’s 9ft projectile, called Skylark Nano, reached altitudes of almost four miles after taking off at the Kildermorie Estate in Ross-shire. It accelerated to more than 110mph. The Edinburgh-based rocket developer was trialling technology for use on full-scale vehicles, as it bids for a contract at the planned facility.
Daniel Smith, director of Skyrora’s business development, said: “This was a small but important step for us in our bid to become the go-to satellite launch provider at a future Scottish spaceport.
“Huge positives can be taken from this: from the success of our portable ground control systems, trajectory analysis and