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On this weeks episode Bryden and Emily speak to the CEO of the SaxaVord Spaceport, returning guest Frank Strang, to talk about all the exciting things going on, including the spaceport license.

In this first episode of Radio Saxavord in 2024, join Emily and Bryden as they recap SaxaVord Spaceport's 2023 highlights, covering operations, events and cosmic milestones. Get a quick dive into the year's stellar moments with this bite-sized space update!Music at the end of the episode by Jim Salestrom.

In this episode of Radio SaxaVord we chat with Robin Brand, a space enthusiast with a remarkable history and a profound influence on the space exploration landscape. Robin shares his personal space odyssey, starting from his early years living in Unst during the late 1950's, including a unique stay at the RAF SaxaVord compound to his dynamic involvement with the British Interplanetary Society (BIS) in 2009.

This week we hear from Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest from the Unst Tunnel Action Group. You will be able to learn all about the amazing campaigning and fundraising going on in the north isles of Shetland to get fixed links to the mainland. Follow the link below if you would like to support their fundraising.https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/unst-yell-tunnel-action-groups-fundraiser-1?fbclid=IwAR3gJqtqAavmgAyWuwcRKPSXYI_sUJ2VaiDBY2hWBS3cRWkBYbTwVOizdmo

This week Bryden chats to Ruaraidh Galbraith from SaxaVord Spaceport about the recent Tall Ships events in Shetland. The Tall Ships visited Shetland at the end of July and a large festival was put on to showcase the best of Shetland talent, industry and produce. SaxaVord Spaceport were delighted to have stand showing off all we have to offer.

In this weeks episode Emily and Bryden discuss SaxaVord Spaceport's time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is an annual motorsport festival which is held on the Goodwood estate in the south of England. Our team were honoured to be invited to exhibit in the FutureLab exhibition at the event.