The Shetland Space Centre (SSC) is allowing the public to share their view on new spaceport proposals for the Isle of Unst.
A series of exhibitions will allow the general public to submit their views on the new spaceport proposals, which will see small vertical rockets launched from the SSC on Unst. It follows the submission this week by Shetland Space Centre of its formal proposal of application notice to Shetland Islands Council prior to a full planning submission in June.
It also intends to create launch control and range control centres at the Saxa Vord Resort complex and to construct a new section of access road through Northdale, which is situated just north of the former RAF base. The latter will be the subject of two smaller separate planning applications.
CEO of the SSC Frank Strang said:“After a three-year battle to win recognition for Unst’s position as a prime location for launching small vertical rockets into space, we are now in a position to go to the public with our proposals. This is a hugely exciting time for myself and the SSC team.”
“Together with all our partners, we stand ready to deliver a whole new branch of the space industry for Unst, Shetland, Scotland and the UK.”
A dedicated section of the Shetland Space Centre website will also be created to allow anyone unable to attend the exhibitions to comment. Consultation periods will also be undertaken with Unst Community Council, members of Shetland Islands Council, the local MSP and MP, site and neighbouring landowners and local interest groups.
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