Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 6 March 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the latest information that it has on the progress of the Sutherland spaceport project.
Sutherland Spaceport is a private sector project being delivered by the launch vehicle manufacturer Orbex. In December 2024, the company announced a pause in construction, to enable them to focus their initial launches from SaxaVord spaceport, with a view to return to developing Sutherland spaceport at a later date.
The Scottish Government maintain regular contact with the company, the UK Space Agency, and Highlands & Islands Enterprise as the relevant local economic development agency, to stay informed and address any pertinent issues.