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Seeker
21-05-20, 03:35 PM
https://www.skyrora.com/

...have completed first (UK) rocket test in 50 years:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/rocket-test-scotland-uk-skyrora-skylark-l-a9525476.html

SV650rules
21-05-20, 04:25 PM
Rockets are best launched from as near the equator as possible - Scotland is a long way from it.

Even further than the Isle of Wight where a lot of UK rocketry was based at one time.

https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/why-are-rockets-launched-from-areas-near-the-equator.html

Also Skyora CEO 'Volodymyr Levykin' has a strong Russian sound to it.

Bibio
21-05-20, 06:10 PM
there are enough 'rockets' in Scotland without adding more.