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Footage shows Skylark Nano rocket launch from Shetland in boost to space programme

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Edinburgh -based boffins at Skyrora successfully launched its Skylark Nano from remote Fethaland Peninsula at North Roe on Saturday.

The firm ultimately plans to launch small commercial satellites into orbit from one of the three proposed spaceports in Scotland.Head of launch Robin Hague said: “We’re ecstatic and truly proud - the launch signifies a vital step towards Skyrora’s ambitions to become the UK’s “go-to” satellite launch provider.”The Shetland launch is seen as a crucial step towards an island-based launch pad to send a Skyrora XL into orbit carrying satellites that can be used to monitor environmental issues.Hague added: “To understand the local launch conditions, learning more about the wind profiles in Shetland is.

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