South Island spaceport feasibility study

The story so far

A feasibility study has found that building a spaceport at Kaitorete, south of Christchurch, is viable.^{30 Sep} The study was done jointly by Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre and French company SpaceDreamS.^{30 Sep} It indicates the site could give European launch companies a Southern Hemisphere base to help mitigate various risks.^{30 Sep} Coverage has described the Canterbury site as poised to become a European space gateway.^{7 Oct}

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It also says growing dependence on satellites increases risks, including cyberattacks, orbital collisions and conflict.^{13 Oct}

Key moments

1. 30 SepFeasibility study finds a Kaitorete spaceport for European rockets is viable.
2. 7 OctCanterbury launch site described as poised to become a European space gateway.
3. 13 OctSpaceport seen as bringing investment opportunities alongside satellite cyber, collision and conflict risks.

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