Two UK sites shortlisted for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme

Published on November 24, 2025
INVICTUS – Europe’s new hypersonic test platform

The European Space Agency (ESA) has shortlisted Spaceport Cornwall and Machrihanish in the UK as testing locations for INVICTUS, a research programme with the goal of developing Europe’s new hypersonic test platform. 

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