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Orbex halts work on own spaceport, shifts launches to SaxaVord

Written by  Jeff Foust Thursday, 05 December 2024 10:44
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Orbex Prime rocket at Kinloss test stand.
Orbex Prime rocket at Kinloss test stand.
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Small launch vehicle developer Orbex will halt work on its own launch site in northern Scotland and instead use a rival facility in the Shetland Islands.

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