Overall project value:

£9 million

Overall project programme:

Completion autumn 2022

Spaceport Cornwall will deliver a horizontal launch capability for satellites and establish a new scientific and advanced engineering cluster in Cornwall.

The scheme sees the adaptation of the newly-constructed Aviation Centre at Cornwall Airport Newquay to become the Spaceport Space Systems Integration Facility (SSIF). This facility houses a large and specialist internal cleanroom for the integration of satellites/payloads into the rocket alongside welfare facilities for client teams. Work includes the installation of specialist M&E to support this, and the extension of the apron to the runway. Completion is expected in autumn 2022.

In addition a 1,280m2 two storey modular building is being constructed on the site – this is known as the Space Systems Operations Facility (SSOF) and will allow client teams to control launch operations as well as providing additional facilities for the Spaceport team. Completion is expected early in 2023.

Additionally, there is a separate project to install a 230kw solar PV array to the roof of the Aviation Centre that has been partially integrated for commercial and technical delivery efficiencies.

Services provided & delivery partners

Services Provided: PM, QS, NEC Supervisor, H&S Management

Delivery Partners: Bassaire, Kier (Portakabin)

Sustainability / Carbon Neutral

PV array installation and BREEAM Excellent targeted for SSOF.

Engagement / Added Value

Wide stakeholder engagement, strong team collaboration, responsiveness to change.

Spaceport Cornwall