# HyImpulse Secures UK Launch Licence

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has licensed Germany-based HyImpulse as a launch operator, clearing a regulatory milestone for its planned SR75 suborbital launch from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in spring 2027. No solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement contact is reported. For government buyers and industry suppliers, the licence signals progress in the UK launch sector and a potential source of future requirements connected to launch support and research or technology demonstrations.

- HyImpulse is the licensed launch operator, and SaxaVord Spaceport is the planned launch site; the reported launch timeframe is spring 2027.
- Contractors providing launch-site services, technical support, or research and demonstration capabilities can use this development as market context, but no specific procurement opportunity is currently announced.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

### Vendors
- HyImpulse (Licensed launch operator)
- SaxaVord Spaceport (Launch site)

### Sources
- [HyImpulse plans rocket launch from SaxaVord Spaceport after securing licence](https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/rocket-launch-scheduled-for-saxavord-after-firm-secures-cruc-446396) - Shetland Times