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UK's first vertical launch approved by Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 16 January 2025
Category:Space

Rocket Factory Augsburg has received its launch licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 25 April 2024
Category:Space

SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch.

SaxaVord granted spaceport licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 17 December 2023
Category:Space

SaxaVord Spaceport on the North Coast of the Shetland Islands has become the UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport, paving the the way for rocket launches on UK soil from 2024.

Nearly 350 space licences issued as regulator ramps up engagement ahead of next UK launch

Published on: 17 May 2023
Category:Space

OneWeb launch marks major milestone for UK space regulation

Published on: 23 March 2023
Category:Space

UK Space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch

Published on: 21 December 2022
Category:Space

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued the final remaining licences to Virgin Orbit ahead of a planned UK launch after requirements were met within 15 months.

Civil Aviation Authority response to Virgin Orbit’s status update: Start Me Up Mission

Published on: 08 December 2022
Category:Space

The Civil Aviation Authority responds to Virgin Orbit’s status update: Start Me Up Mission

Spaceport Cornwall receives first-ever UK spaceport licence

Published on: 16 November 2022
Category:Space

UK space regulator launches consultation on environmental effects of Shetland spaceport

Published on: 10 November 2022
Category:Space

CAA launches consultation on environmental effects of first UK space launch from Cornwall

Published on: 22 July 2022
Category:Space

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UK Civil Aviation Authority Launches UK SORA: A Digital Risk Assessment System for unmanned aircraft systems
- Published on: 28 April 2025
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Response to Ryanair's statement on the delayed flight RK1265 from Agadir to Manchester
- Published on: 25 April 2025
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1,616 businesses in the travel sector licensed under the ATOL scheme
- Published on: 02 April 2025
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