Skyrora secures first UK launch licence, marking milestone for British space access

Posted on 6 Aug 2025 by James Devonshire
Skyrora has become the first UK-based manufacturer to receive a launch licence for a commercial vehicle, marking a major milestone for sovereign British space access. Granted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the licence enables Skyrora to launch its suborbital Skylark L rocket from a UK site, advancing the nation’s ambitions for end-to-end launch…

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