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lead on more sustainable launch practices. Further details including a carbon impact report, ‘Road to Net Zero’ action plan and ethical framework will be available soon. The Spaceport Cornwall team is
working closely with schools, colleges, and higher education institutions across the region to build the skills base to meet the needs of the space industry. Leveraging our work with Virgin Orbit, an inspirational outreach programme is being rolled out across Cornwall. For more details contact Ross Hulbert,
business development manager (ross.
hulbert@spaceportcornwall.com)
www.spaceportcornwall.com
Spaceport Snowdonia
Due to become fully operational in 2024, Spaceport Snowdonia has a long and distinguished track record in supporting experimental test flying in the UK. Located in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, Wales, Spaceport Snowdonia will support horizontal, vertical and rail launch platforms with payloads up to 200 kg. The site regularly provides air and ground
services and facilities for the research, development, test and evaluation of novel aerospace systems and emerging future flight technology, such as drones; electric aircraft; urban and regional air mobility vehicles; lighter than air vehicles, as well as near-space testing vehicles. With a proven flight test heritage as well
as unique and immediate access to the fully instrumented D201 Cardigan Bay range, that features a complete array of range control capabilities from Aberporth (via a strategic relationship with QinetiQ), the spaceport is equipped in the preparation and launch of sounding rockets and the conduct of high-altitude and near-space testing of space systems, as well as a base for orbital launch. The team is experienced in supported high altitude testing of payloads at 100,000 ft-plus with partners, B2Space and Newton Launch Systems. The on-site state-of-the-art technology
park also offers a complementary range of ground-based facilities, including: Static sea-level propulsion testing; Static altitude propulsion testing; Space environment testing; A multi-axis simulator,
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Centrifuge and Hyperbaric chamber. The Spaceport Snowdonia team is
accomplished in supporting companies to innovate and accelerate their development from proof-of-concept through to full-scale prototype and large-scale market exploitation. Contact John Whalley, Chief
Executive Officer, Spaceport Snowdonia for more information (
enquiries@aerospacewales.aero)
www.aerospacewalesforum.com/space SaxaVord UK Spaceport
Located at Lamba Ness, Unst, Shetland Islands, SaxaVord UK Spaceport offers vertical launch for payloads up to 1,000 kg. It has an experienced aerospace team, with additional associated security knowledge. The company is agile and liaises regularly with domestic and international organisations regarding a number of complex spaceflight requirements, maintaining strong partnerships in the exciting new UK spaceflight sector. Shetland itself is located at the
highest latitude point in the UK, and one of the highest of Europe, allowing a greater payload to be launched for the same fuel load. The remote location and distance from heavily populated areas is a strength for both security and safety. The specialised supply chain of the Shetland oil and gas sector is also a great advantage, providing a strong lead in an
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