Airbus Launchpad – Expression of Interest

Published on: 29th October 2025

🚀 Airbus Launchpad opening early 2026 – a collaborative high-tech lab and workspace designed to accelerate innovation, partnership, and SME development within the UK’s space ecosystem.

Located at our Stevenage site, this new facility will serve as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and capability-building, with a range of lab facilities including robotics, AR, VR and rapid prototyping to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in space innovation.

Supported by the UK Space Agency’s Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF), the Airbus Launchpad will provide a dynamic environment where small and medium enterprises, start-ups, and research organisations can work alongside Airbus experts to co-develop the next generation of space technologies.

Please complete this form to let us know if you are interested in working with us, finding out more or looking to support the Airbus Launchpad ✨