A milestone for sovereign British space access

Skyrora has become the first UK-based manufacturer to receive a launch licence for a commercial vehicle. Granted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the licence allows Skyrora to launch its suborbital Skylark L rocket from a UK site — a major step toward end-to-end launch capability from British soil.

Boosting UK Sovereign Launch Capability

The licence marks a key advancement in the UK’s National Space Strategy. With it, Skyrora can offer sovereign launch services tailored to government and commercial needs, strengthening Britain’s ability to access space independently.