Sep 06, 2025

Why Did RFA Shake Their Redshift to Breaking Point? Plus, is UKSA Doomed?

I'm back with another space news update and in this episode I'm covering RFA's Redshift testing, NordSpace's recent launch attempt, the UKSA implosion, JUICE's rendezvous with Venus and Astrobotic's new plans for Andoya.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channe

Aug 29, 2025

NordSpace First Launch - Taiga Test Flight

First launch attempt of Taiga by NordSpace from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.Aiming to become the first domestic commercial rocket to launch from Canada at a domestic Canadian spaceport.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to consider dir

Aug 26, 2025

The Canadian Space Race

Canada has two spaceports in development. One is getting ready to see it's first launch but both have grand plans to make Canada a true force for launch provision! Let's dive in and see what's happening.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to

Aug 05, 2025

Skyrora Receive Launch Operator License! Saxavord Flight Incoming?

The biggest news to come out this year is that Skyrora, born and bred in Scotland, has just becoming the first British rocket company to get CAA approval to fly from home soil, with the granting of a launch operator license!Plus, we talk about just what the heck has happened to 2025 as far as rockets flying from Saxavord is concerned and we pay tribute to Frank Strang.Don’t forget to give this v

Jul 05, 2025

Astronaut Antics. 10 Best Pranks and Funny Moments in Spaceflight History!

Being an astronaut isn't all serious business. Sometimes they like to let loose and have some fun. Here are ten of the funniest moments when astronauts goofed around and played pranks.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to consider directly s

Feb 08, 2025

Are Skyrora, RFA and Orbex ALL Flying This Year?

Britain is ready to start flying rockets and it look slike 2025 will FINALLY be our year. Massive updates from Skyrora, RFA and Orbex from this past week, as well as some disappointment from HyImpulse.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to co

Jan 16, 2025

Big Rocket Factory Augsburg Update! Plus more UK Space News

Welcome to 2025 and we start with BIG news from RFA that moves them one step closer to first flight! Plus, news from Alba Orbital, Ambasat, Orbex and Britain's ESA reserve astronauts.Don’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to consider directly su

Dec 25, 2024

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Dec 14, 2024

Orbex Scrap Spaceport Sutherland and No UK Launches in 2024? What's Going On?

The biggest news from this past week has been the sudden decision by Orbex to SCRAP Spaceport Sutherland and move operations to Saxavord. Just what the heck is going on and why the change?Plus, 2024 has gone from being one of the most promising for UK spaceflight to an utter disappointment with no launches having taken place. Let's look at why not and what HAS happened that indicate 2025 has every

Oct 20, 2024

Blue Streak - The History of Britain in Space, ep 1

With nearly 100 years of involvement in spaceflight, Britain has a rich history that is often overlooked in favour of space programs from around the world. In this series, I delve deep into this fascinating saga, replete with triumph and tragedy, to tell the full story. This is the history of Britain in space, told like never before.In this episode, we chart the rise, fall and legacy of an often o

Oct 17, 2024

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Sep 19, 2024

Discord Skylon Challenge

Now a Member's Only video!Skylon build for UK Spaceflight Discord challengeDon’t forget to give this video a like if you enjoyed it. Subscribe and tick the notification bell to keep up with all the latest and best UK space news and to support the channel.If you want to consider directly supporting this channel, check out my Patreon for exclusive benefits and consider joining the team. You can al