Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 2
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Limited government support and endorsement unlocked private finance for Scotland's space launch capacity.
Conclusion
Scotland is uniquely well-placed for launch because of its geographical advantage for polar orbits. SaxaVord is poised to provide a long-term sustainable launch capacity for the global market. Some limited UK Government funding and endorsement provided by the UK Government proactively championing the sector has helped unlock the private finance and international visibility needed to enable the sector to reach this point. (Conclusion, Paragraph 37)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗