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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport

London: A rocket engine explosion occurred during a test launch at Britain’s new spaceport in northern Scotland, marking a setback for the UK’s emerging space industry, officials reported on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday evening at SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the remote island of Unst. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the German…