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SaxaVord Spaceport's future launch plans may be at risk due to stringent regulatory frameworks, warns Alexander Simmonds from the University of Dundee. While licenses for the first vertical satellite launch in 2026 are secured, Simmonds cautions that excessive compliance requirements could push operators to seek alternatives in regions with less regulation. He calls for a balanced regulatory approach and clearer guidelines on space debris to maintain competitiveness in the global market.