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ESA Selects Spaceport Cornwall for Next-Gen Aerospace Testing

12/1/2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) shortlisted Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay as a testing site for Invictus.
Invictus aims to position the United Kingdom at the forefront of next-generation aerospace and space access.
The program will provide a hypersonic flight test capability to advance technologies for future reusable spaceplanes.
Ross Halbert, head of engagement at Spaceport Cornwall, said the resources for the program are already available at the site.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) shortlisted Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay as a testing site for Invictus.
Invictus aims to position the United Kingdom at the forefront of next-generation aerospace and space access.
The program will provide a hypersonic flight test capability to advance technologies for future reusable spaceplanes.
Ross Halbert, head of engagement at Spaceport Cornwall, said the resources for the program are already available at the site.