Spaceport on list for key test role

> Ross Hulbert, head of engagement at Spaceport Cornwall

- HANNAH BAKER

SPACEPORT Cornwall has been shortlisted by the European Space Agency as a potential location for a new research programme aimed at developing a hypersonic test platform.

INVICTUS will bridge the gap between ground-based research and full-scale flight demonstrations, supporting advances in reusable launch systems, high-speed flight and next-generation aerospace development.

The programme is designed to test innovations under real-world conditions, accelerating Europe's progress toward aircraft-like access to space.