Astraius Plans C-17-Based Satellite Launch from Scotland

Tony Osborne September 27, 2021
C-17
Astraius plans to offer air-launched services using a C-17.
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Plans for a horizontal-launch spaceport at Scotland’s Prestwick Airport have been given new momentum after the signing of an agreement with UK startup Astraius. Astraius wants to use a Boeing C-17 airlifter to conduct horizontal launch of its Hera II two-stage launch vehicle, which is an adaptation...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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