Next UK rocket launch
The UK is building its own launch industry, with SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in Shetland leading the way for vertical launches. This page tracks every orbital launch attempt from British soil, and is the place to check for the first launches from Scotland.
Next launch
TBD
TBD
Recent launches
- Maiden FlightTBD
Tue 30 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC · RFA One
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the next launch from the UK?
- The next launch is Flight 2 from SaxaVord Spaceport, scheduled for Mon 5 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC. The date is not yet confirmed and may change.
- Which rockets launch from the UK?
- Recent and upcoming launches here use SR75 and RFA One.
- Can I watch the launch live?
- Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.