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Fredo the Unstronaut launched

SaxaVord Spaceport has officially launched 'Fredo the Unstronaut' today, an animated character-driven educational initiative designed to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts.


Image courtesy SaxaVord

The project includes an engaging website and a series of fun, informative videos aimed at children, parents and educators.

Fredo, a young and energetic aspiring ‘Unstronaut’ – named after SaxaVord’s location in Unst, Shetland – is on a mission to explore space, science and sustainability while learning about the exciting work happening at the spaceport.

His adventures, filled with space facts, activities and interactive content, aim to ignite curiosity and make space more accessible to children everywhere.

The Fredo Mission Centre website serves as the hub for Fredo’s adventures, featuring multiple zones tailored to different audiences:

  • Kids Zone – Home to Fredo’s SaxaVord Adventures, activities like word searches and quizzes, the Fredo Fact File where kids can learn more about their favourite Unstronaut and Fredo’s Wall of Fame where kids can send in their own space adventures to be featured on the site.
  • Parent and Teacher Zone – A resource hub with educational materials, lesson plans and access to the SaxaVoice newsletter.
  • Fredo News – The latest updates, articles and videos from SaxaVord as well as an opportunity to Ask an Unstronaut any question about space, SaxaVord and Shetland and be featured in this video series.
  • What is SaxaVord Spaceport? – Information about the spaceport, the role of satellites and how the UK is leading in space innovation.

Frank Strang, CEO of SaxaVord, said: “In advance of our more conventional test-flight launch day later in the year and the first orbital mission from UK soil from SaxaVord, today marks the official launch of my friend, the Unstronaut, ‘Fredo’s SaxaVord Adventures’ missions, where Fredo as the face and voice of SaxaVord is tasked with inspiring our future work force and showcasing the many diverse and exciting opportunities that the space economy offers young boys and girls throughout the world.  

“Fredo is a loveable character whose infectious enthusiasm has already captured the hearts of everyone who has met him and I have no doubt that his missions will land safely and be a huge success … and a lot of fun.”

The launch of Fredo the Unstronaut aligns with SaxaVord’s commitment to using ‘Space for Good’, highlighting how space technology can benefit society and the environment.

FredoMissionCentre.com is live from today.

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