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Written Question · S6W-34599 · Session 6

Whether it will provide an update on the latest information that it has on the progress of the Sutherland spaceport project.

Answered Asked by Murdo Fraser Con Lodged 5 Feb 2025

The question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest information that it has on the progress of the Sutherland spaceport project.

The answer

Answered by Richard Lochhead on 6 Mar 2025 · 29 days after it was lodged, on time

Sutherland Spaceport is a private sector project being delivered by the launch vehicle manufacturer Orbex. In December 2024, the company announced a pause in construction, to enable them to focus their initial launches from SaxaVord spaceport, with a view to return to developing Sutherland spaceport at a later date.The Scottish Government maintain regular contact with the company, the UK Space Agency, and Highlands & Islands Enterprise as the relevant local economic development agency, to stay informed and address any pertinent issues.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-34599 by reference.