AYRSHIRE CHAMBER CEO REACTS TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW AYRSHIRE SATELLITE FACILITY

Commenting on the news that Mangata Networks has chosen Prestwick International Aerospace Park as its new facility for building satellites, Claire Baird, Chief Executive of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, said:

“It is fantastic news that Mangata has chosen Prestwick as its future home for building satellites, making a manufacturing hub right in the heart of Ayrshire, which will create jobs, investment and lead the way in space technology.

“Prestwick Aerospace is already the largest aerospace cluster in Scotland, and this is another string to that already impressive bow. The spaceport is well on its way to becoming Europe's leading space applications hub with this move being yet another clear endorsement for Ayrshire and our innovative businesses who