January 2022
De Ayrshire ad Astra
..., horizontal launch looks set to play a significant role in the new space sector, placing partners Astraius and Prestwick Spaceport at the forefront with their innovative air-launch solution. When SpaceX demonstrated the potential of new disruptive...
22 September 2021
Prestwick deal with Astraius opens door for satellite launches
... to provide a dependable, affordable and agile means of launching the world’s next generation of small satellites. In joining with Prestwick Spaceport, we now have the partner that will allow us to make this vision a reality.” Founded in the 1920s...
16 September 2020
Spaceport developers form new alliance to accelerate UK growth
... 1, Western Isles – along with two that plan to operate plane based, horizontal launches – Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport, and Machrihanish Airbase Community Company, Argyll. Discussions are also at an advanced stage to welcome wider UK launch sites...
23 October 2020
UK Spaceport Alliance welcomes launch announcement
...- in parallel with ongoing developments at Space Hub Sutherland and Spaceport 1, as well as horizontal launch sites Prestwick Spaceport, Machrihanish, Llanbedr and Spaceport Cornwall - represents the UK launch sector’s rapid progress towards becoming...
07 August 2020
UK space launch sector builds foundation for collaborative future
...workshop modules - range and trajectory management and governance, spaceport operations, and launch safety and indemnity - will ...create the regulations for safe and responsible launch.” Prestwick Spaceport’s Mick O’Connor stated: “The sector’s success...
October 2021
Technology transfer and the ‘local’ space market
... are currently under development in the Highlands & Islands, in addition to two horizontal launch locations; Prestwick Spaceport, which already boasts a vibrant aerospace hub bolstered by significant infrastructure and transport connections, and...
