It has been a momentous week for the U.K. space industry with the government unveiling ambitious plans to take the industry to the next level. Scotland in particular is on the verge of becoming a major hub, especially when it will have the ability to launch satellites and rockets in the not so distant future.…

The former Water Cube of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was an appropriate venue for a landmark event held by Chinese private launch company LandSpace earlier this month, given the liquid methane engines involved. The company was unveiling its medium-sized launch vehicle strategic initiative, which included a liquid methane-powered rocket capable of lifting multiple tons…

  Despite skepticism from space industry analysts, Japanese entrepreneur Nobu Okada was certain that the emergence of satellite constellations would push operators to invest in orbital debris removal solutions. This motivated him to launch spacecraft retrieval service provider Astroscale in 2013, in hopes of it becoming a reliable and cost-efficient solution for satellite operators around…

Today has been a pivotal day for the United Kingtom space industry. The U.K. government announced definitive plans for new spaceports, which will enhance its satellite and rocket launch capabilities. In a day full of news, the U.K. government also announced: Lockheed Martin will establish vertical launch operations in Sutherland, Scotland and develop innovative technologies…