VISIT DESTINATION / UNST · SHETLAND ISLANDS

A new launch coast at Europe’s edge.

A licensed vertical launch site on Unst, at the northern tip of the Shetland Islands.

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01 / THE DESTINATION

SaxaVord Spaceport

The spaceport is not an open visitor attraction. Shetland’s public roads and landscape offer viewpoints, but access to the spaceport and launch viewing depends on official safety notices.

Background guide. See the live Access tab below for current visitor information and source checks.

Aurora over Shetland Photo: Ronnie Robertson · CC BY-SA 2.0

01 / THE SITE

Lamba Ness, Unst

A remote Atlantic-facing location selected for northbound and polar launch trajectories.

02 / THE PLANS

RFA One

RFA One is the planned orbital rocket. No launch from this spaceport has taken place yet.

03 / ACCESS

Respect safety controls

Do not enter launch compounds or restricted areas. A launch date does not guarantee public viewing access.

03 / OFFICIAL SOURCES

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04 / PLAN YOUR TRIP

Make a journey of it.

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