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The UK’s Satellite Launch Solution
A complete and competitive launch solution for industry The UK’s Satellite Launch Solution
Spaceport UK in Cornwall Cornwall Council and Virgin Orbit Partnership
Partnership Facts: Cornwall and Virgin Orbit are committing 1. Virgin Orbit’s ‘Cosmic Girl’, a Boeing 747, will use to a partnership seeking to deliver a LauncherOne rocket to deliver satellites to space horizontal launch Spaceport at Cornwall 2. First launch from Cornwall Airport Newquay in the South West of England proposed in 2021 Airport Newquay, UK by 2021. 3. Rapidly prove UK Launch capability and market This will create a satellite technology need in Europe cluster of national importance and the 4. Best route to first launch from UK for 50 years potential for Cornwall to be a focus for with credible commercial launch partner, system in test in USA global innovations in rapid transit and 5. Goonhilly Earth Station will provide mission space-related launch technology. management services accelerating growth at the historic site 6. Investment will enhance existing facilities and provide an environment for safe and low-cost access to space The Cornwall and Virgin Orbit partnership will:
FOR UK Stimulate investment FOR CORNWALL Create a new UK domestic launch programme Support further growth at Cornwall Airport Secure sovereign capability Newquay and Goonhilly Earth Station Offer a launch solution to: industry, UK Government Accelerate growth and jobs at Cornwall’s and academia Enterprise Zones Deliver sustainable and commercial UK Launch site Create a Cornwall-focused launch supply chain Educate and inspire future generations and Inspire local school children encourage STEAM uptake Support science and research programmes The UK’s Satellite Launch Solution
To Exeter and M5 Padstow Wadebridge Launceston
Bodmin Newquay Liskeard St Austell St Ives Redruth Truro Camborne Penzance Plymouth
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