The Journal of Space Commerce

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Skyrora Attempts First Skylark L Launch With Mobile Spaceport

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Tom Patton
Oct 21, 2022
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Skyrora has attempted to launch its suborbital Skylark L rocket from a site in Langanes, Iceland into space, marking another milestone on its way to commercial viability and the first vertical orbital launch from UK soil in 2023.

“While this launch attempt did not go entirely as we expected, it has nevertheless been a valuable learning opportunity - and …

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