German Rocket Firm HyImpulse Secures UK Launch License for Shetland Mission

German aerospace company HyImpulse receives a UK launch license from the Civil Aviation Authority, targeting a rocket mission from the Shetland Islands.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — German aerospace manufacturer HyImpulse has officially secured a launch operator license from UK regulators, clearing the path for a rocket mission scheduled to depart from the Shetland Islands early next year.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued the authorization on Thursday following a comprehensive regulatory review of the company’s commercial rocket operations.

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Reflecting on the broader expansion of the domestic sector, Dr. Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, noted: “Congratulations to Skyrora on becoming the first UK rocket company to receive a launch licence from the Civil Aviation Authority. This demonstrates the growing strength of our domestic launch capabilities, and the thriving commercial space economy we are building across the country.”

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