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Spaceport Cornwall

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Virgin Orbit will achieve the United Kingdom’s first sovereign orbital launch from Spaceport Cornwall in 2022.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative PlanJun 16, 2021Spaceport Cornwall + Sierra Nevada Corp.’s Sierra Space Sign An MoU

Sierra Space provided insights on additional on-site facilities that were incorporated into the under-construction Centre for Space Technologies at Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallTechnical ProductJun 16, 2021Spaceport Cornwall + Sierra Nevada Corp.’s Sierra Space Sign An MoU

Spaceport Cornwall’s SPINTERN, recently awarded by the UK Space Agency, will work alongside consultancy KISPE Space on the design of Kernow Sat 1’s specific optical payload.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative GeneralJun 10, 2021UK Gov Will Fund the Design + Build Of Kernow Sat 1 That Will Launch From Cornwall

Sierra Space signed an initial agreement with Spaceport Cornwall on 2021-06-09 that could lead to landings of the company’s Dream Chaser vehicle at the spaceport.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipJun 9, 2021Sierra Space signs Dream Chaser agreement with British spaceport

Sierra Space is the second company to announce plans to use Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative PlanJun 9, 2021Sierra Space signs Dream Chaser agreement with British spaceport

Virgin Orbit is in talks about additional launches that could operate from Spaceport Cornwall, where Virgin Orbit will start operations in 2022.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipMay 12, 2021Arqit raising $400 million with a SPAC to launch quantum encryption satellites in 2023

On 2021-05-03, Virgin Orbit selected AVS Added Value Solutions to build the ground support equipment needed to support LauncherOne missions from Spaceport Cornwall (Cornwall Airport Newquay).

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipMay 7, 2021Virgin Orbit schedules next LauncherOne mission for June

Virgin Orbit planned a launch from Cornwall Airport Newquay (Spaceport Cornwall) in England in 2022.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative GeneralFeb 10, 2021Virgin Orbit considering moves into adjacent markets

Virgin Orbit will launch from Spaceport Cornwall in the UK and from Japan at the end of 2022.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipFeb 9, 2021Direct From SmallSat Symposium: Responsive Launch Services Session

Spaceport Cornwall officials expect launches using Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne to begin by early 2022.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative GeneralOct 22, 2020Lockheed Martin shifts U.K. launch site

Cornwall Airport Newquay is seeking to host Virgin Orbit launches using the LauncherOne air-launch system under the name Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2020Lockheed Martin shifts U.K. launch site

Virgin Orbit plans to operate launch services from Cornwall Airport Newquay, also known as Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipJul 24, 2020British government finalizing launch regulations

Virgin Orbit, the U.K. Space Agency, and Spaceport Cornwall held an online suppliers conference on 2020-06-04 to provide an update about plans to operate from Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipJun 5, 2020Virgin Orbit moving ahead with U.K. launch plans

Virgin Orbit is working to establish launch operations at Cornwall Airport Newquay, also known as Spaceport Cornwall, in England.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipApr 2, 2020Virgin Orbit selects Japanese airport as launch site

The U.K. Space Agency funding for Spaceport Cornwall is part of a broader funding package of nearly £20 million to allow Virgin Orbit to operate from the airport.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

Spaceport Cornwall could host Virgin Orbit’s first LauncherOne mission as soon as late 2021, subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and Britain and completion of airport infrastructure improvements.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallNarrative GeneralNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

The U.K. Space Agency will provide £7,350,000 ($9,500,000) to Virgin Orbit U.K. Ltd. for launch support equipment and mission planning activities at Cornwall Airport Newquay (Spaceport Cornwall).

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

Cornwall Council is slated to vote later 2019-11 on providing £10 million to support Virgin Orbit’s operations at Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

Virgin Orbit will contribute £2.5 million toward the effort to operate from Spaceport Cornwall.

Mentioned as: Spaceport CornwallOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2019U.K. government to fund spaceport improvements for Virgin Orbit

The U.K. Space Agency announced plans in June to invest in facilities at Spaceport Cornwall to support Virgin Orbit launch operations.

Mentioned as: spaceport cornwallTechnical ProductSep 16, 2019Richard Branson headlines Air Force event, pitches Virgin Orbit’s capabilities for national security
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