Skyrora is a UK-based aerospace company developing innovative launch vehicles to provide responsive, sustainable, and cost-effective access to space. Headquartered in Scotland, Skyrora designs, manufactures, and tests its launch technologies entirely within the UK, aiming to support national and European space ambitions.
The company’s flagship orbital launch vehicle, Skyrora XL, is a three-stage rocket designed to deliver payloads of up to 315kg into Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). Skyrora integrates advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D-printed engine components, and places a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, reducing the ecological impact of launch operations through efficient design and sustainable practices.
Skyrora has successfully completed over 200 engine tests and multiple suborbital launches, including the UK’s first integrated spaceport launch campaign since the 1970s. The company has also developed a mobile launch infrastructure to enable flexible; in-field launch capabilities.
Through its pioneering technology and commitment to space sustainability, Skyrora plays a key role in shaping the future of European space access.