THE COMPANY behind Campbeltown’s bid to become the home of the new UK spaceport are revelling in the result of the bidding process.
The UK government announced last week that a licensing model will be used to determine the new site for a UK spaceport, with Machrihanish now in prime position to be selected with the former RAF airbase fulfilling much of the criteria specified for a perfect location.
Tom Millar, chairman of Campbeltown’s Discover Space UK, said: ‘There have been indications for some time that the government was moving towards this model but it is reassuring to have confirmation of the process so we can advance our plans.