Skyrora eyes Orbex assets in potential £10 million deal as Scottish space race enters new phase

Orbex Releases Unseen Prime Images as Administration Looms

Orbex has released previously unseen photographs of its Prime microlauncher as the company prepares to enter administration. The UK space rocket manufacturer shared the images on 16th of February 2026, revealing Prime in near flight configuration during assembly. Orbex filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators last week and has confirmed it will continue trading while options for the future of the business are explored, including a p…

Skyrora eyes Orbex assets in potential £10 million deal as Scottish space race enters new phase

UK rocket maker Skyrora has signalled interest in buying key assets from rival Orbex after the Inverness‑based launch firm began the process of appointing administrators following failed fundraising and merger talks. Glasgow‑headquartered Skyrora said it intends to explore the purchase of selected Orbex assets, including the part‑built Sutherland Spaceport on Scotland’s north coast, in a move that could see it invest up to £10 million. The compa…

Skyrora to buy ‘select assets’ of Orbex

Skyrora, the UK rocket manufacturer, is looking to buy ‘select assets’ from the rocket launch company Orbex which is going into administration. Those assets include Orbex’s unfinished spaceport at Sutherland ... The post Skyrora to buy ‘select assets’ of Orbex appeared first on Electronics Weekly.