Spaceport Cornwall

Yesterday we said goodbye to our Spaceport Cornwall education superstar, Fritha Durham. With funding challenges, we’re pausing the programme, but today we celebrate an incredible educator who inspired the youth in Cornwall. Your impact will last for generations 🚀

Next month we’re representing Cornwall at the 41st Space Symposium alongside @goonhillyorg Find us at Stand 338, Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center, Colorado USA. 🗓️ April 13th-16th 🔗 spacesymposium.org

Working together with @Newquay_Airport and the National Drone Hub on a “dual use opportunity to benefit the airport, the county and the region." Learn more about the project from @insidermedia insidermedia.com/news/south-wes… Supported by @CWLSpaceCluster

"Two pioneering aerospace teams in Cornwall delivering national firsts in space and future air systems." Alongside @Newquay_Airport, National Drone Hub and @CWLSpaceCluster, we’re establishing a unique testing environments for uncrewed aerial systems👉🏼 commercialuavnews.com/uk-spaceport-c…

Strengthening Cornwall's position as a cutting-edge aerospace hub: Working with @Newquay_Airport and the National Drone Hub, we're building infrastructure capable of supporting next-gen autonomous systems across the county👇spaceportcornwall.com/spaceport-corn… @CWLSpaceCluster

📢 1 week left to apply! If you're dreaming of a future in space - this is your chance to see it up close. Our 2025 Work Experience Programme runs 21–23 July, for up to 30 young people (age 15-18). ⏰ Applications close 14 June 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #WorkExperience

They also experienced the Kibo Space Lab, created by Bascule with JAXA – an inspiring glimpse into Japan’s space education leadership. #SpaceportCornwall #SpaceEducation #GlobalPartnerships

From Cornwall to Kunisaki 🌍 Students from Richard Lander School visited Kunisaki High School in Japan earlier this year, alongside students from Treviglas & Truro & Penwith College, as part of a growing international exchange with Spaceport Oita. 📸 Highlights from the visit

* aged 15-18

🚀 Dream of working in space? Here's your launchpad. We're looking for 30 curious minds (aged 14–18) to join our Work Experience Week, 21–23 July. Team projects, expert talks, behind-the-scenes action. Apply by 14 June 👉 google.pulse.ly/4g0r4+ #SpaceCareers #WorkExperience

We’re searching for new Space Inspirations STEM Ambassadors across Cornwall & the South West! Swipe through to see why you should join the mission 👩‍🚀 🔗 stem.org.uk/esero/space-in… #TakeUpSpace #STEMAmbassadors #SpaceCareers #SpaceInspiration

🚀 Become a @ESERO_UK Space Inspiration STEM Ambassador! We are searching for new ambassadors across Cornwall & the South West to inspire young minds about careers in space. Sign up & help the next generation take up space 👇 org.pulse.ly/8nd5sxqixo #TakeUpSpace #STEM

📡 "It’s a sign of the ambition of the cluster..." @AvantiComms’ move into Spaceport Cornwall’s SSOF is more than news - it’s a milestone. Read what Head of Engagement, Ross Hulbert, had to say👇 spaceportcornwall.pulse.ly/1sulyyf7yc #SpaceportCornwall #Avanti #UKSpace #SSOF

Great to welcome @Stanford students (via @UniofOxford) here yesterday 🚀 They explored Cornwall’s tech & mining history, our growing space cluster, and heard from Paul Collins about @AvantiComms work in Cornwall, globally & in orbit 🌍🛰️ #CornwallSpaceCluster #SpaceInnovation

@AvantiComms have officially relocated to our SSOF in Newquay! With 4 HYLAS satellites connecting 1.7B+ people globally, their move boosts Cornwall’s growing role in satellite innovation🚀 🎥 Hear from Avanti’s CEO Kyle Whitehill on what this means. #Avanti #SSOF #SpaceCluster

Want to see how the UK is shaping a more secure, sustainable, and accessible space future? Start with Cornwall. Connect with us at the #40thSpaceSymposium👇 📍Stand 241 w/ @Space_Forge & @goonhillyorg Proud to represent the UK’s growing space cluster on the global stage.

Space should be for everyone – and Cornwall is making that happen 🚀 We're off to the #40thSpaceSymposium to showcase how the UK’s first horizontal launch site is opening up sustainable, inclusive space access. 📍Stand 241 (w/ @Space_Forge & @goonhillyorg ) 🗓️ 7–10 April

Big news👇 @AvantiComms has moved into our Newquay Space Systems Operations Facility. With assets connecting 1.7B+ people across 118 countries, they’re strengthening the UK’s fastest-growing space hub. More via @BusinessDesk_YK 🔗 thebusinessdesk.pulse.ly/n3vnb4r5uj #CornwallSpace

Apprenticeship opportunity 📢 Piran Advanced Composites are opening apprenticeship applications, giving young talent hands-on experience in a fast-growing sector. Join the Open Evening to learn more! 🔗eventbrite.pulse.ly/8vk1egbmid #SpaceportCornwall #Apprenticeships

@richardbranson shared ambition for @virgingalactic to launch UK space tourism flights & we’re ready to explore possibilities. “As the site of the first-ever UK launch, we have the infrastructure & expertise to support their operations.” - Ross Hulbert thetimes.pulse.ly/zozupgfga3