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Canterbury rocket launch spot poised to become European space gateway

Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 8 Oct, 7:44am

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Canterbury’s rocket launch facility on Kaitōrete Spit could become a spaceport for Europe’s space industry following research from a French company.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 7 Oct, 4:00am · 2 reports from 1 outlet over 28 hours

The PressWed 7 Oct, 4:00am

Canterbury rocket launch spot poised to become European space gateway (opens in new tab)
- Big rockets could launch a dozen times a year in initial Canterbury plan (opens in new tab) Thu 8 Oct, 7:44am