Wishart responds to £10.9M space sector funding announcement

Responding to the news that cash will go towards a sub-orbital rocket test at SaxaVord spaceport in Shetland by Glasgow-based HyImpulse Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart said:

"UK Government funds for Scotland's space sector is a boost to Shetland's role at the new frontier of space technology. This is very welcome news.

"Unst's SaxaVord spaceport is a testament to the hard work of their team, working with companies like HyImpulse, ensuring a long term future for Shetland's local economy and Scotland’s burgeoning space sector.

“Unst will be at the centre of a new space age and I call on the Scottish Government to invest in greater connectivity infrastructure across the isles to maximise this unique opportunity."

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Notes to Editors

The UK Government’s press release can be found here.