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Plans for a space launch facility in Shetland, which it s claimed could support hundreds of jobs, have been formally submitted.
The Shetland Space Centre proposals include three launch pads for rockets of up to 30m (98ft) tall.
Unst is Scotland s most northerly inhabited island and is seen as a good location because of its clear airspace.
The plans, submitted by consultants Farningham Planning, also include a hide to watch wildlife.
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FULL plans for Shetland Space Centreâs (SSC) satellite launch facility and associated infrastructure have now been submitted to the council in what is a major milestone for the project.
The team behind SSC say the creation of a space launch facility in Unst will âresult in hundreds of new jobs and significantly boost the local economyâ.
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The plans, submitted to Shetland Islands Council, take the form of three separate but related planning applications, including the launch site at Lamba Ness.
The use of the fuel storage facility at Ordale Airport at Baltasound and significant improvements to the launch siteâs approach roads also feature in the submissions.