The spaceport's operators say up to 30 rockets can be launched from the island of Unst each year, with the first launches planned for 2024.
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00:03 Puts the UK right at the head of the European space race.
00:14 And it shows the world that the UK is very
00:17 serious about the space economy.
00:20 It's about inward investment.
00:22 All of our clients are international.
00:26 It's about the supply chain.
00:28 It's about education.
00:29 It's huge.
00:30 It's massive.
00:30 And the next year is going to be pretty pivotal in where
00:34 the UK stands in the global space industry.
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00:40 This launch activity is really important.
00:44 Only one part of the UK's space heritage and capability.
00:51 The UK has got fantastic track record over many decades
00:54 of designing, manufacturing satellites.
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