Prestwick on a trajectory to become Europe’s leading space hub

PRESTWICK Spaceport is “on track to become the continent’s leading space hub” as it steps up its marketing and operational efforts, whilst moving forward with launch partner discussions. The Spaceport has already secured a multi-million pound funding boost through the Ayrshire Growth Deal which is enabling it to undergo a highly ambitious space programme. It is now setting out to create an unrivalled space supply-chain network, boosted by a location …

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Update on Prestwick Spaceport Environmental Impact Assessment

South Ayrshire Council’s Planning Service has commented on the screening report for the proposed Spaceport at Glasgow Prestwick Airport as follows: “From the assessment undertaken in accordance with the Regulations and Circular 01/2017, and taking into account the submitted screening report, the Council concludes that the proposed development at, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, South Ayrshire, as shown on the map attached to this document, is not likely to result in effects …

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Prestwick Spaceport Files Environmental Screening Report

Prestwick Spaceport was pleased to submit its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Report to South Ayrshire Council (SAC) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport earlier this week. As part of the planning application process for the Spaceport, detailed information must be submitted to confirm that the proposed development would not result in significant adverse effects to the environment. The purpose of the EIA Screening Report, which will be made publicly accessible, is …

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