A new £20 million innovation facility has opened in Buckinghamshire to provide specialist space for businesses working in the sector.

The Westcott Space Hub has been backed by the UK Space Agency alongside partners including URA Thrusters, Skyports Drone Services and Buckinghamshire Council.

The 62,000 sq ft site will offer testing and training equipment as well as commercial workspace.

It has been built at Westcott Venture Park, a location with more than 50 years of history as a rocket engine test site.

The project, which began in December 2023, is expected to support around 100 direct jobs and a further 200 roles across the wider supply chain in the years ahead.