UK government invests £30m in Shetland spaceport for two new launchpads

The UK government has committed £30m to expand the SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland, funding two additional launchpads. This follows previous investments and signals continued state backing for vertical orbital launch capability in the UK. The move strengthens the UK's position in the commercial small-satellite launch market, though operational timelines and commercial demand remain uncertain.