UK spaceport development company Fire Arrow has partnered with architectural and engineering firm NORR to address complex space challenges and enhance global launch capabilities at a time when demand for access to space has never been higher.
As part of the partnership, NORR will focus on providing architectural and design services for Fire Arrow clients by leveraging Fire Arrow’s network and expertise. Fire Arrow addresses the growing demand for orbit access from emerging space nations by providing extensive services to help clients validate the technical and business case for spaceport developments before guiding them through feasibility, design and build towards licensed orbital launches.
“NORR aims to further establish ourselves as an industry leader in spaceport projects,” said NORR Director Kevin Stephen. “As architect and lead designer for two spaceports in Scotland, we have significant experience and knowledge of both vertical and horizontal launch facilities, including the integration of horizontal launch spaceports into operational airports.”
“The Fire Arrow team is aligned with our aim to become a pioneer in sustainable spaceport developments, and we look forward to working with them in the future,” he added.
“We are delighted to further our relationship with NORR,” said Fire Arrow Managing Director Mick O’Connor. “We have worked together on previous projects and formed a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. We are currently pursuing several global spaceport opportunities. The addition of NORR to the consortium brings expert design capability.”
The partnership between NORR and Fire Arrow illustrates the growing interest in space launches and the increasing collaboration between diverse industries to drive innovation and growth in the sector. With sustainability at the core of their vision, both organisations are committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the advancement of the space industry.
The growing international demand for actionable insights from space to support business, the environment, security and wider society has increased interest from nations seeking to develop their own launch capabilities.
Fire Arrow has initiated partnerships with best-in-class associate organisations to develop a consortium-based proposition that allows governments and commercial organisations to achieve safe, responsive and affordable access to space. The approach has already started to reap benefits, with the company signing an expression of interest with Malaysia’s Gading Group at Space-Comm Expo in September concerning the development of a horizontal spaceport in Asia. The company also took part in multiple international engagements during last month’s International Astronautical Congress.
Having previously worked with the Fire Arrow team on vertical and horizontal launch spaceport developments in the UK, the decision to collaborate with Fire Arrow is part of NORR’s vision to deliver future-proof, carbon-conscious infrastructure spaceport projects.
