UK Government Makes First Investment in UK Orbital Launch Capability

Orbex Announces £20m Direct Investment as Part of Series D Round

The UK Government has invested £20 million, or just under $25 million, in spaceflight company Orbex as part of its Series D fundraising. The investment comes as the UK government vows to develop Britain’s mission to regularly launch into orbit from its shores using UK-manufactured rockets, supporting growth in its expanding space industry and attracting…