Defence Online

CONNECTING THE DEFENCE COMMUNITY WITH INSIGHT, INTELLIGENCE & OPPORTUNITIES

Officially Supported By:

Official Media Partners for:

MARKETING SOLUTIONS & ADVERTISING

SSC announces plans to use Unst Airfield as space industry hub

SSC announces plans to use Unst Airfield as space industry hub

Land March 27, 2020

The Shetland Space Centre (SSC) has revealed plans to use the Ordale Airfield on Unst as a space industry hub. The Ordale Airfield at Baltasound in Unst could be leased for space industry use under new plans from the SSC. The regeneration of the site, which opened in 1968 and served ...

RELATED ARTICLES

Shetland Space Centre seeks public's views on spaceport proposals

March 24, 2020

Shetland Space Centre seeks public's views on spaceport proposals

The Shetland Space Centre (SSC) is allowing the public to share their view on new spaceport proposals for the Isle

Astroscale UK has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus mission

April 10, 2026

Air - Astroscale UK Advances MoD Orpheus Mission Following Critical Design Milestone

Astroscale UK has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Ministry of Defence’s Orpheus mission,

FEATURED POSTS

The British Army has reached a significant operational milestone with the delivery of the first two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters to Brunei.

Air - UK Army Receives Initial H145 Jupiter Helicopters Under Accelerated Procurement

UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation.

Homeland - BFBS Launches Second Season of UK Armed Forces Esports League

Delivered by