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First UK Launch License Secured by Skyrora

Allows Launch of Skylark L Rocket from U.K. Facility

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Tom Patton
Aug 12, 2025
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The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted its first launch license to Skyrora, allowing for the launch of its suborbital Skylark L rocket from a U.K. site. The license is considered a major step toward end-to-end launch capability from British soil.

“Becoming the first homegrown company in the U.K. to receive a launch operator license is a test…

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