Rocket engine explodes during test launch from new spaceport in Scotland
A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at the SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, on Monday evening, according to German manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA). No injuries were reported. Video footage showed the engine exploding on the launchpad, engulfing the structure in flames and thick smoke. The spaceport, recently licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority, is the only fully-licensed vertical rocket launch … Continue reading Rocket engine explodes during test launch from new spaceport in Scotland
