"…there is no better place to invest in the future of the space sector…"
— Ross James, Commercial Space Director, UK Space Agency
Why Aberdeen
— Ross James, Commercial Space Director, UK Space Agency
Why not!
A large wet area to the East of Aberdeen provides a safe area for both launching, landing and, if necessary, ditching of spacecraft. Options for offshore launch sites would also reduce noise and environmental impact on the North East.
For decades Aberdeen has been known for managing the most challenging technical and large scale projects. Transfering these skills to the constuction and opertion of a Spaceport just makes sense.
Did someone say offshore construction project?
The North Sea is full of Hydroden! For every water molecule we can extract 2 Hydrogen atoms. Aberdeen has already started utilising this hydrogen resource for public transport vehicles throughout the city.
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