The election of Donald Trump as America’s next president has boosted hopes that Ayrshire will emerge as Europe’s premier destination for wealthy space tourists.
The billionaire, who owns the five-star Turnberry resort, has backed plans to launch low-Earth orbit flights from nearby Prestwick airport. Those close to the project believe Trump’s imminent move into the White House could launch the project “into the stratosphere”.
“We expect this to have a very positive bearing on the Scottish space sector as a whole,” said Stuart McIntyre, who is closely involved in the Prestwick spaceport plans. “The UK’s ambitions are wholly aligned with those in the USA and, as part of a strongly developing UK industry, a Trump presidency should result in a very positive bilateral on space