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> By scaling, I presume you mean to spread, similar to a franchise model.

Yes, that is what I meant.

> KSC for example has rocket launches and moonshot facilities which are quite unique.

Translating this uniqueness across different location is what is required. And this doesn't seem to be happening. And that is what I am trying to find out whether mini-space-related projects, AR, VR and MR can help.

> Museums are great, but in our day and age, building one is usually not a way to get rich.

Museums will be a small part of the project to provide historical information.

> Having a STEAM draw might be good, but probably won't scale in a franchise fashion.

That is why the project will not just be education, but entertainment coupled with education. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy as they say.

> linking up with a science institution can lend prestige

I am also thinking on these lines.

And thank you for the detailed writeup! Really very helpful.

[FiatLuxDave]

The problem with a unique facility is that there really can be only one... although it sounds like you are thinking more of a unique experience. I think it might be helpful to your project to look into the financials of places like Chuck E. Cheese or Dave and Busters. These places provide fairly unique fun experiences while having a lot of investment into entertainment equipment. And yet they are able to make money, which makes it scalable.

Good luck with your project! Where in the UK are you thinking of building it?

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> Where in the UK are you thinking of building it?

Cornwall