Scottish-built satellite launched into orbit from China
The nanosatellite, which weighs less than 4kg, was designed by Clyde Space.
A satellite designed and built in Scotland has been launched into orbit.
The tiny spacecraft, which weighs less than 4kg, was carried aboard a rocket which blasted off from China on Friday.
It is the first of up to 140 nanosatellites being launched by Kepler, a Canadian company which intends to create a communications network in space.
Craig Clark, chief executive of Glasgow satellite-makers Clyde Space, said: "We would like to congratulate our friends at Kepler for making history this week, and everyone who has contributed to the success of the mission.
"We are entering into a new era of space-based communications."
The 3U CubeSat was designed, built and delivered in less than 12 months. As well as being constructed in Glasgow, it features mission control software developed by Dundee-based Bright Ascension.
Scotland is also in the running to be home to the UK's first spaceport.