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July 16, 2014

Scotland Dominates Locations List For UK Spaceport
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jul 16, 2014
Space tourism is on the mind of the British government, as it has announced plans to build at least eight spaceports on its soil. Scotland is so far the centerpoint of Britain's space ambitions, and may home up to six potential sites. According to new government plans, Scotland could become home for the UK's space aspirations. Before unveiling eight potential locations for the ports, ministers say six of those are in Scotland, giving it a key role in the British government's future plans for devel ... read more

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