Cornwall: The Home of Innovation

Value of Space data & aerospace in Cornwall

Growth since 2018:

47%

Number of Businesses:

477

Total GVA:

£116m

UK Facilities in Cornwall

 

Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd

Cornwall boasts the world’s most capable commercial satellite ground station in Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd – offering deep space communications and satellite operations.

The National Drone Hub

With access to over 5,500km of segregated airspace over land sea from surface to 55,000 feet, National Drone Hub offers one of the largest areas in the UK capable of testing UAV’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BLVOS).

Spaceport Cornwall

The first licenced spaceport in the UK, Spaceport Cornwall is Europe’s future air and space solution. A great location for space enabled companies, aerospace R&D and related enterprises.

Priorities in Cornwall
Satellite operations and communications

To be the global partner of choice for satellite operations and communications.

Aerospace and Space flight systems

To be a global leader in testing and development of aerospace and space flight systems.

Sustainable innovation

To be a global leader in disruptive innovation which creates a more responsible and sustainable future.

£150m for Cornwall

Increase the value of the sector by £150m, providing opportunities for people, communities and businesses to grow.

Key Sectorsin Cornwall

A new vision for Cornwall

Cornwall is leading some of the biggest innovations currently taking place in data, space and aerospace.

Read about some of the ground breaking technologies that businesses in Cornwall are developing for the data, space and aerospace industries.  Find out why Cornwall is the home of innovation.

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