A view from the ground as construction starts at Sutherland Spaceport
The director of a Thurso-based sustainability consultancy talked about the socio economic benefits of the Sutherland Spaceport after the first turf was cut at the site last week.
Forres-based rocket manufacturer Orbex, which recently signed a lease for the site near Tongue, is hoping to launch up to 12 orbital rockets a year from the facility.
Louise Smith from Caithness Renewables Ltd attended a special presentation at Tongue Village Hall and a supply chain visit to the site. “I was out there on a socio economic visit last week and the team are doing an amazing job," she said.
"The financial prospects are significant and I encourage local businesses to get in touch with HIE to maximise their potential involvement."
She echoed the words of Ian Annett, deputy CEO UK Space Agency, when he talked about the benefits from the project and its importance for creating local jobs and "capitalising on the $400 billion global space market”.
