Explained in plain English

What kind of rockets launch?

SaxaVord is a 'vertical launch site' for small rockets carrying satellites into orbit. These rockets are much smaller than those used for human spaceflight or deep space missions. The UK's space strategy focuses on this niche, aiming to provide a cost-effective way to deploy constellations of small satellites for communication, Earth observation, and scientific research. This avoids the need for larger, more expensive launch sites.