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Kathy Sullivan receives Leif Erikson Award in Húsavík

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 - by Húsavík Observer

Astronaut Kathy Sullivan has been awarded the Leif Erikson award, by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík. This is the 8th time the museum hosts the awards. In 1984 she became …

Skyrora successfully launches Skylark rocket from Iceland

August 17, 2020August 18, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

Scotish space company Skyrora has successfully launched its two-stage, four-metre tall sub-orbital rocket, Skylark Micro from the company’s mobile launch complex set up at Langanes Peninsula, Iceland. The rocket climbed …