Mastodawn

@theferret writes:
"SaxaVord #Spaceport on the island of Unst is applying for a licence to start dropping large, disused rocket components into the sea north of Shetland over the next 12 months. The application reveals that there is a “significant risk” that the debris could hit tourist and fishing boats, posing a threat to life"

Unst is a remote place with a vulnerable economy, but how much will a spaceport really benefit the island?

#ScotPol

https://www.theferret.scot/spaceport-shetland-risk-tourism-fishing/
https://www.theferret.scot/spaceport-shetland-risk-tourism-fishing/

A spaceport plans to dump tonnes of rocket junk into the sea north of Shetland, posing a risk to tourism and fishing

Tourism and fishing associations in Shetland have voiced alarm and concern about the plans, while campaigners condemn space companies as “litter louts".

The Ferret