Sutherland spaceport company aims for lift-off next year

Construction work began in May, and could host up to 12 annual space launches.

Fergus Matheson

The world’s first carbon-neutral spaceport, is a step closer to completion.

Forres-based company Orbex, says it’s aiming for its Sutherland Spaceport to be completed by this time, next year.

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