The Centre for Space Technologies at Spaceport Cornwall provides facilities where space companies can integrate, test, and operate satellite and launch-related systems. Its facilities include space-systems integration and operations capabilities intended to support the regional space sector.
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The Centre for Space Technologies is a £5.6M project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cornwall Council.
Spaceport Cornwall and the Centre for Space Technologies are expected to deliver 150 direct jobs and £200 million in GVA for Cornwall.
The Centre for Space Technologies has received £5.6 million in joint funding from Cornwall Council, the European Regional Development Fund, and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership through the Government’s Getting Building Fund.
The Centre for Space Technologies will be home to Kernow Sat-1, a G7 Legacy funded community satellite that will be launched to monitor ocean health around the coast of Cornwall and support Blue Carbon ambitions.
Spaceport Cornwall is building the Centre for Space Technologies at Cornwall Airport Newquay to support long-term smallsat services.
Satellite manufacturer D-Orbit has committed to using the Centre for Space Technologies as a base for innovation and advancement.
The Centre for Space Technologies will host academic partners, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinationals, and environmental organizations collaborating on responsible launch practices and applications.
Sierra Space provided insights on additional on-site facilities that were incorporated into the under-construction Centre for Space Technologies at Spaceport Cornwall.