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We help sovereign governments and commercial organisations access space by providing safe, sustainable, responsive and affordable spaceport solutions.
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Services
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Advisory
From early planning to regulatory steps, we turn ambitious spaceport ideas into actionable plans. Through clear guidance and trusted insight, we help you achieve bold missions.
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Design & Assurance
We design spaceports built for performance, sustainability, and launch-readiness, all while ensuring full regulatory compliance and providing an independent approach to peer review
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Delivery Partner
From concept, infrastructure delivery and licensing to launch day, we manage every phase of spaceport delivery. This includes coordinating teams, timelines, and technical milestones to get your project ready for launch.
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Updates
26 October - 10 November 2025
LaunchWatch
🛰️ Launch Highlights
SpaceX (Falcon 9) — Starlink 11-17
Successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Minis from Vandenberg SFB on 7 Oct, marking the 29th flight of the booster — extending SpaceX’s reuse record.Amazon Kuiper KF-03 (Falcon 9)
Originally scheduled for 9 Oct, scrubbed due to weather; retargeted for 11 Oct from Cape Canaveral, continuing Amazon’s prototype deployment campaign.Rocket Lab Electron — Synspective “Owl New World”
Launch window 14–15 Oct from Māhia, NZ for Synspective’s StriX-3 radar satellite — continuing Rocket Lab’s cadence in Asia-Pacific.China — Long March 8A
Maritime advisories indicate a 10 Oct launch window from Wenchang, adding to China’s growing monthly cadence.Arianespace — Ariane 6 / Sentinel-1D
Confirmed for 4 Nov 2025 (21:03 UTC); this will be the third commercial Ariane 6 flight from Kourou, building customer confidence.
🏗 Spaceport & Infrastructure Developments
New Facilities and Construction
Blue Origin — Payload Processing Facility (Cape Canaveral, USA)
U.S. Space Force awarded $78.25 M to Blue Origin for a satellite integration and processing facility at Cape Canaveral SFS, with operations slated for early 2028. Midland, Texas — Vertical Launch Site Grant
Midland International Air & Space Port received a $5 M grant to develop a commercial vertical-rocket site near Balmorhea — broadening U.S. inland launch capability.
Houston Spaceport (Texas) - Intuitive Machines has expanded into 116,000 sq ft of new facilities for spacecraft and lunar hardware manufacturing, reinforcing Houston’s position as an integrated space industry campus.
Canada — Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX / NordSpace) Construction underway in Newfoundland & Labrador, marking Canada’s first commercial orbital spaceport. Two launch pads (SLC-01 & 02) will support Taiga-class vehicles by late 2025.
India — SSLV Spaceport (Kulasekarapattinam) ISRO is building its second spaceport in Tamil Nadu for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, targeting completion by Dec 2026.
Upgrades and Reopenings
China — Wenchang Aerospace Science & Education Centre reopened with upgraded visitor facilities, connecting launch tourism and STEM education.
SaxaVord (UK) — CAA licence granted to Skyrora for sub-orbital Skylark-L launches (Aug 2025), demonstrating the UK’s maturing regulatory framework.
Esrange (Sweden) — enhanced EU support for polar and sub-orbital missions, reinforcing Europe’s northern access to orbit.
💼 Industry & Policy Developments
US Space Force National Security Space Launch (NSSL Phase II) –
Over $1.14 B in contracts awarded
SpaceX $714 M (5 missions) and ULA $428 M (2 missions) for 2027–2032 national security flights.
Rocket Lab × iQPS (Japan) - Signed a multi-launch agreement for Earth-observation satellites; next flight is Synspective “Owl New World” mid-October.
SPACEPORT Act (USA)- Bipartisan legislation introduced to modernise FAA spaceport infrastructure funding — expanding federal matching-grant limits and eligibility.
European Coordination- ESA and ArianeGroup finalised new supplier agreements to stabilise Ariane 6 production cadence across Europe.
🌐 Fire Arrow Insight
The last fortnight underscores three interlocking trends shaping the launch landscape:
1. Infrastructure Diversification — Expansion beyond pads into full aerospace campuses (Houston, Blue Origin’s PPF).
2. Regionalisation of Access — New facilities in Canada, India, and Texas show governments’ determination to secure sovereign or regional launch capacity.
3. Reliability & Cadence — Launch operators that can fly frequently and affordably are dictating policy and funding priorities worldwide.
For emerging spaceport nations, the lesson remains: pair regulatory readiness with visibleinfrastructure progress. Public-facing facilities (education centres, community benefits) anchor political and economic support.
June 2025
Fire Arrow Speaks at House of Lords on the Strategic Value of UK Launch
This week, Operations Director Stuart Fyvie was honoured to provide evidence to the UK House of Lords committee on Engagement with Space, sharing insights from his hands-on experience in UK and international spaceport development. The session explored why sovereign, sustainable launch is a strategic necessity, supporting national security, regional economies, skills development, and the UK’s global influence. At Fire Arrow, we believe now is the time to act decisively to secure the UK’s place in the future of space.
October 2024
New Space Economy Congress, Barcelona Spain
Fire Arrow was honoured to take part in the New Space Economy Congress in Barcelona, where our Technical Director, Stuart Fyvie, represented Scotland’s growing space sector. The event brought together international stakeholders to explore the full scope of the space economy, from advanced technology to social impact. As part of a regional showcase, Fire Arrow shared its experience supporting emerging space nations, highlighting new opportunities for collaboration and growth across Europe’s evolving launch landscape.
October 2024
International Aeronautical Congress, Milan Italy
Fire Arrow’s Technical Director, Stuart Fyvie, and Commercial Director, Daniel Smith, recently represented the company at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC2024) in Milan. The event offered a valuable platform to strengthen global partnerships and explore new opportunities in spaceport development, infrastructure design, and feasibility planning. With exciting projects on the horizon, Fire Arrow continues to support the international spaceflight sector, taking ideas to orbit with confidence and capability.
October 2024
Announcement: Daniel Smith appointed as Scotland’s Trade Envoy for Space
We’re proud to congratulate our Commercial Director, Daniel Smith, on his appointment as Scotland’s first International Trade Envoy for Space. In this pioneering role, Daniel will champion new global business and investment opportunities to support the continued growth of Scotland’s commercial space sector. This recognition reflects not only Daniel’s deep expertise, but also his strong international network and commitment to advancing the industry on a global stage.
September 2024
Fire Arrow sign EOI with Malaysian partner Gading Berhad, Space-Comm Glasgow UK
Fire Arrow had a productive and inspiring presence at Space-Comm Glasgow, where we deepened global connections and advanced our mission to take ideas to orbit. Our Managing Director, Dr Mick O'Connor, chaired a panel on launch capabilities, while Technical Director Stuart Fyvie joined a lively discussion on sustainable launch at AstroAgency’s SpaceBar. A key highlight was the signing of an Expression of Interest with Malaysia’s Gading Group Berhad, marking a major step in expanding spaceport development in Asia. As ever, we’re proud to be driving forward the future of global space infrastructure.
February 2024
Fire Arrow join Scottish trade delegation to Malaysia and to GTSC Singapore
Fire Arrow played a key role in Scotland’s first flagship space trade mission to Malaysia, a landmark event focused on fostering international collaboration in the space sector. The two-day conference brought together government agencies, universities, and industry leaders from both nations to explore joint opportunities in launch services, satellite technology, and academic research. With nine commercial projects identified, the event marked a major step forward in developing strategic partnerships and unlocking new potential through shared expertise.
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