“This is a very exciting time for the UK space sector and we admire the UK Government’s ambition and the approach it’s taking in creating a new commercial market. It builds on the UK’s heritage in aerospace and space technologies and its ability to attract international interest and investment to its leading industries. AECOM has been involved in the success of the United States’ space programme since its beginning and as a major corporation already working in this region, we are committed to bringing together our best resources to help maximise the success of this bold new programme for the UK.

“The establishment of this first vertical launch facility and the additional commitment to horizontal launch facilities at Prestwick and Newquay is a significant milestone and AECOM looks forward to being a part of the growing and profitable spaceflight industry in the United Kingdom.” – Dave Swindle, Chief Executive for Global Defence and International, AECOM