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Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold

Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold
BBC Science Thursday 06 August 2026, 14:39 UTC 1 min read
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The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.

The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.
Shetland (LOCATION)
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