Why Scotland could soon be at the heart of the space race

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From communications to climate change, the demand for space data is booming - and Scotland is becoming a key player, writes ITV News Reporter Louise Scott.

We were given exclusive access to the factory where they are working on the latest designs."There’s a lot of cube and small satellites waiting to be launched, even on Richter missions like with SpaceX, they’re waiting in this long line that’s up to two years.

It will be taking satellites into orbit - satellites which are being constructed just a few miles away in Glasgow City Centre. Members are touring the facilities, finding out about the need for increased investment and the issue around gaps in the workforce.’s spaceport, in the northerly island of Unit, looks the closest to completion. They are hoping to have their first vertical rocket launch next summer.

 

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