Motion text
That this House congratulates Midlothian based Skyrora Ltd on completing the UK’s first ground rocket test in Scotland in 50 years; commends its work in making the UK ready for launching rockets into space after its team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test with the Skylark-L rocket on it in only five days; recognises that Skyrora's achievements signify the first vertical static fire test of this magnitude in the UK since the Black Arrow Programme, 50 years ago; notes that the Skylark L rocket could be ready to launch from a British spaceport by spring 2021 and the inaugural launch of the low Earth orbital (LEO) Skyrora XL rocket by 2023; further notes that the company plan to use its Ecosene, an equivalent Kerosene fuel made from un-recyclable plastic waste; recognises the mammoth efforts and expert handling of everyone involved in the operation which was carried out whilst having to adhere to very strict social distancing measures, and in the remote location of the Scottish highlands; credits Skyrora in its aim to cater for the growing demand to send commercial satellites into space using a combination of proven technology, advanced manufacturing and detailed knowledge; applauds this historic milestone that is the start of the UK’s new space revolution, a fantastic example of the potential that the UK Space industry holds for future; and wishes Skyrora every success as it is poised to make the UK a serious leader in the space business once again.
Signatures (24)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 May 2020
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 May 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 May 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 May 2020
Doogan, Dave
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 May 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2020
Paisley, Ian
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 May 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 June 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 June 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 June 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 June 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
4 June 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.