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The Skyrora XL is a [[three-stage-to-orbit|three-stage]] [[orbital spaceflight|orbital]] launch vehicle under [[new product development|development]] with nine hydrogen peroxide–kerosene engines of the same type used in Skylark L. The first flight will take place no earlier than 2026.[{{Cite web|title=]Rockets made in Lanarkshire should reach space next year, company says|date=17 February 2025 |publisher=The National|access-date=14 June 2025|url=https://www.thenational.scot/news/national/24939847.rockets-made-lanarkshire-reach-space-next-year-company-says/}} It is expected that the rocket will be able to bring a payload of 315 kg to a [[Sun-synchronous orbit|Sun-synchronous]] or [[Polar orbit|Polar]] orbit.[{{cite book|title=Skyrora XL Payload User's Guide|url=https://www.skyrora.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/payload-user-guide-october-2019.pdf|date=October 2019|publisher=Skyrora Ltd|access-date=March 6, 2023|page=27}}] |
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The Skyrora XL is a [[three-stage-to-orbit|three-stage]] [[orbital spaceflight|orbital]] launch vehicle under [[new product development|development]] with nine hydrogen peroxide–kerosene engines of the same type used in Skylark L. The first flight is expected in 2027.[{{Cite web|title=RUK grants first vertical launch licence, but rocket firm Skyrora still grounded by lack of launchpad|date=5 April 2025 |publisher=Aerospace Global News|access-date=25 April 2026|url=https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/skyrora-grounded-uk-caa-vertical-launch-license/}}] It is expected that the rocket will be able to bring a payload of 315 kg to a [[Sun-synchronous orbit|Sun-synchronous]] or [[Polar orbit|Polar]] orbit.[{{cite book|title=Skyrora XL Payload User's Guide|url=https://www.skyrora.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/payload-user-guide-october-2019.pdf|date=October 2019|publisher=Skyrora Ltd|access-date=March 6, 2023|page=27}}] |
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Skyrora has successfully tested a final stage rocket engine in its first stationary ground-firings. In April 2021, the company successfully tested the upper stage of the Skyrora XL rocket and completed a static fire test in its engine development complex in Fife.[{{Cite web|title=The UK's First Complete Ground Rocket Test in 50 Years Takes Place in Scotland {{!}} Skyrora|url=https://www.skyrora.com/post/the-uks-first-complete-ground-rocket-test-in-50-years-takes-place-in-scotland|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.skyrora.com|date=20 May 2020 }}] Hot-fire tests of the first stage were scheduled to take place no earlier than late 2024.[{{cite tweet |user=Skyrora_Ltd |number=1813575546757935116 |title=We look forward to testing the first stage soon, which features 9 of our 3D printed 70 kN engines for optimal thrust |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024}}][{{cite web |last=Berger |first=Eric |url=https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/rocket-report-europe-wants-a-super-heavy-lifter-starship-nets-launch-contract/ |title=Rocket Report: Europe wants a super-heavy lifter, Starship nets launch contract |work=Ars Technica |date=19 August 2022 |access-date=23 August 2022}}] |
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Skyrora has successfully tested a final stage rocket engine in its first stationary ground-firings. In April 2021, the company successfully tested the upper stage of the Skyrora XL rocket and completed a static fire test in its engine development complex in Fife.[{{Cite web|title=The UK's First Complete Ground Rocket Test in 50 Years Takes Place in Scotland {{!}} Skyrora|url=https://www.skyrora.com/post/the-uks-first-complete-ground-rocket-test-in-50-years-takes-place-in-scotland|access-date=2021-04-28|website=www.skyrora.com|date=20 May 2020 }}] Hot-fire tests of the first stage were scheduled to take place no earlier than late 2024.[{{cite tweet |user=Skyrora_Ltd |number=1813575546757935116 |title=We look forward to testing the first stage soon, which features 9 of our 3D printed 70 kN engines for optimal thrust |date=17 July 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024}}][{{cite web |last=Berger |first=Eric |url=https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/rocket-report-europe-wants-a-super-heavy-lifter-starship-nets-launch-contract/ |title=Rocket Report: Europe wants a super-heavy lifter, Starship nets launch contract |work=Ars Technica |date=19 August 2022 |access-date=23 August 2022}}] |
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