Huge boost for British military as weapons giant Lockheed Martin to build first UK factory

Last year, the UK unveiled its own spaceport in Cornwall, allowing companies to launch rockets carrying satellites from UK soil.

Spaceport Cornwall has officially opened its Space Systems Integration Facility, heralding a new era of capability within small satellite services.

Following its official opening in September, Melissa Thorpe, Head of Spaceport Cornwall said: “The opening of the Space Systems Integration Facility is one of the final milestones towards reaching space from the UK.

“From breaking ground only 14 months ago, to having a world-class space facility completed ahead of launch, the pace of delivery is an incredible achievement for my team and contractors that made it happen.

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