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media captionSee what an ABL rocket launching from Unst might look like
Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has selected the rocket it will use to kick-start space launches from the island of Unst in Shetland.
The vehicle, called the RS1, will be provided by ABL Space Systems of El Segundo, California.
If everything comes together, an inaugural flight could occur next year.
Lockheed is looking to stimulate the launch business in the UK to take advantage of a rapidly expanding market for small satellites.
These spacecraft, many no bigger than a shoebox, are all seeking more flexible and affordable ways of getting into orbit, and Lockheed believes it s putting together an attractive package.
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