The UK's first orbital space launch moved one step closer to take-off when Spaceport Cornwall - based at Cornwall Airport Newquay - received the UK's first-ever spaceport licence; it was issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority following consent from Transport Secretary Mark Harper. This licence means that Spaceport Cornwall has demonstrated to the regulator that it meets the appropriate safety, security, environmental, and other aspects, to operate a UK spaceport, and that it has the infrastructure, equipment, and services for horizontal space launches.
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