Skyrora

Skyrora Ltd is a British aerospace company founded in June 2017, with its headquarters in Glasgow or Edinburgh, Scotland. The company specializes in developing launch vehicles for small satellites and sustainable space access from UK soil. Skyrora has design and manufacturing facilities in Cumbernauld and a rocket engine testing site in Midlothian. It has grown significantly, expanding from a small team to over 150 employees across the UK and Ukraine. Skyrora designs and operates its rockets in-house, focusing on sustainability through innovations like Ecosene fuel and 3D printing. Key products include the Skylark series of sounding rockets and the Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle. The company offers end-to-end launch services for small satellites, including dedicated launches from UK spaceports. Skyrora has achieved several milestones, including Scotland's first private rocket launch and the UK's first ground rocket test in 50 years.