➀ Orbex has decided to switch its launch operations to SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, Scotland, rather than building its own spaceport in Sutherland. This decision will allow the company to focus more funding on the development of a new medium-sized launch vehicle, Proxima. ➁ The move is expected to strengthen Orbex's position in the European space industry and support the growth of SaxaVord Spaceport. ➂ Orbex is also planning to increase its manufacturing capability in Forres, Inverness, to meet demand for its smaller vehicle, Prime.

➀ The Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh has relaunched its Space Testing Facility following an upgrade. The funding of £400,000 from STFC has enabled the expansion and enhancement of testing capabilities. ➁ The aim is to make the facility more accessible to space companies and technology SMEs. ➂ The centre is strategically important for the Scottish space industry, as it supports innovation and economic growth.

➀ The UK has launched a new regional space cluster, the West of Scotland Space Cluster, coinciding with the Space-Comm Expo Scotland. The cluster aims to support Scotland in securing £4 billion of the global space market by 2030. ➁ The West of Scotland Space Cluster will include local industries, educational institutions, and regional development agencies. The region has capabilities in small satellite design, manufacturing, mission support services, and R&D in fields such as quantum, photonics, communications, and AI. ➂ Scotland has seen significant growth in its space sector, with the first fully-licensed vertical launch Spaceport in Europe, SaxaVord Spaceport, playing a crucial role.

➀ Scottish Renewables has joined the steering board of SusWind, a wind turbine blade recycling programme. ➁ The board aims to provide strategic guidance to the composite industry and energy sector. ➂ Collaboration with SusWind will accelerate the circularity of renewable energy projects.