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Scotland has launched a pioneering sustainability roadmap for the country's growing space sector, the first of its kind in the world, as the country aims to to minimise the environmental impacts of rocket launches and satellite tech

Scotland launches mission to achieve greenest space industry in the universe Environment

'Having sovereign launch capability is key to achieving a space superpower nation status,' says Mr Rosen. Picture: contributed.

Will Britain ever get off the launch pad? Comment by Skyrora COO Lee Rosen Business

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The Big Interview: Dr Gillian Murray of Heriot-Watt University Business

Scots VC firm Par Equity sees investment hit accelerator with busy Q1 Business

Space tech focus of Edinburgh event to help UK-Swiss trade reach new heights Business

Sustainable Scotland: UK on verge of "something big" in offshore wind Promoted content

Scottish opportunity increasingly attractive to private equity - Stuart Robinson Business

Call for applicants for AI Accelerator helping start-ups reach global potential Business

The Big Interview: Stewart Miller, CEO of the National Robotarium Business

The Big Interview: David Farquhar, CEO of Intelligent Growth Solutions Business

Storage wars: Why the UK must solve the biggest energy problem Environment

The Big Interview: Eos Advisory managing partner Andrew McNeill Business

SIS Ventures aiming to raise up to £5m to help propel high-impact businesses Business

Three pioneering Scots SMEs secure prestigious slots at Can Do Innovation Summit Business

How students are driving innovation in Scotland's fintech sector Business

Public fights loss of 'lifeline' park to green development in Aberdeen Environment

Datatown IoT project to be rolled out to schools Promoted content

Podcast: How small businesses can gain a market advantage through sustainability Promoted content

Podcast: A Greener Future Needs A Plan Promoted content

COP26 travel blog: sustainable fightback should start in our homes Promoted content

COP26 travel blog: powering sustainable homes in Aberdeen Promoted content

COP26 travel blog: sustainable technology in the Highlands Promoted content

COP26 travel blog: could renewables revitalise Scotland’s steel industry? Promoted content

Podcast: The Road to Cop 26, Our Journey to Net Zero and Beyond Promoted content

Barclays officially opens 'milestone' hi-tech Glasgow campus Business

Live data project: air quality changes in Edinburgh after lockdown Promoted content

Man overboard: How a robotic lifeboat can help save lives at offshore wind farms Business

Orkney to test green ferry and cruise ship solutions Environment

Buoyant: 4,000 Scottish jobs promised in plans for floating wind farm Environment

Scotland’s spaceport gets final go ahead after historic court ruling Environment

Data Capital podcast: how Edinburgh is aiming to be a One Health hub Promoted content

How the DDI initiative helped the south east of Scotland bounce back from Covid Promoted content

How data is being used to tackle fast fashion's waste Business

The importance of building trust with health data Promoted content

How the DDI initiative is giving more power to tourism businesses Promoted content

Everything you need to know about The Scotsman's Doing Data Better 2021 conferen... Business

How Data-Driven Reinvention can give businesses a competitive edge Promoted content

DDI Beacon projects help region bounce back from pandemic Business

Peter Mathieson: DDI project has now shifted into delivery gear Business

Peter Mathieson: DDI project has now shifted into delivery gear Business

How data can be used to highlight the environmental benefits of reducing methane... Business

Three National Robotarium-linked projects which have the potential to changes li... Promoted content

How Edinburgh's space industry is fighting climate change Business

How can One Health prepare us for the next pandemic Business

How Scotland’s AI strategy will carve out an ethical £13 billion economic niche National

How algorithms are being used to reduce the mileage of fleet vehicles Promoted content

John Swinney: Research Data Scotland will harness power of public sector dataset... Business

How DDI is making Edinburgh a data powerhouse - Iain Stewart Business

Ten ways to make build a diverse workforce Promoted content

What is a net-zero hub and why do we need one in the Firth of Forth? Environment

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Green flow the gases oh: Highland hydrogen hub a step closer Consumer

Can robots help us to live longer in our own homes? Promoted content

Pension planning: Scotsman panel answers your questions Promoted content

Shaun Milne: leadership in Scotland needed over climate crisis Environment

How is one of Scotland largest employers rising to the challenge of net zero? Business

Podcast: how Edinburgh's supercomputers are solving the world's biggest problems Promoted content

Podcast: 'Power of finance' key role at COP26 Business

Scotland's wave energy industry buoyed by Mocean Energy and AWS Ocean milestones Promoted content

Could smart factories provide Scotland's economy with a manufacturing edge? Promoted content

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The Big Interview: Sarah Jardine, COO of the National Manufacturing Institute Sc... Business

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