Spaceport Cornwall

StageLicensed spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay; shortlisted by ESA as a potential location for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme (Nov 2025)
Next milestoneESA INVICTUS site selection decision
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Spaceport Cornwall, Spaceport Cornwall shortlisted by European Space Agency for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: ESA INVICTUS site selection decision2 November 2026 · previously: INVICTUS site evaluation; securing next horizontal-launch operator.
Stage: Licensed spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay; shortlisted by ESA as a potential location for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme (Nov 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: operational
Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: ~£20m+ public investment

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