SaxaVord Spaceport announces five-week launch window for potential Shetland rocket test flight starting August 10
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Cameron Angus-Mackay
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SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland has announced a five-week "launch window" beginning August 10 for potential test rocket flights. The company stated that launch attempts would only occur if conditions are right, restrictions won't be in place for the full five weeks, and residents will receive 24 hours' advance notice. Multiple companies are hoping to use the spaceport located in Unst, Shetland.
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· 3 pulledSaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland has announced a 'launch window' for a possible rocket test flight.
The company said launch attempts could be made during a five-week period beginning on Monday 10 August, if conditions were right.
It said restrictions would not be in place for the full five weeks, and residents would get 24 hours' advance notice of a test.
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