First British spaceport to be built in Scotland

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The site is perfectly situated for launching small satellites into orbit

The government has chosen the remote A'Mhoine Peninsula in Sutherland, Scotland to host the UK's first spaceport, following the introduction of the Space Industry Bill earlier this year. As well...

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