Celepina has a large orbital port (called Tarsanas) and a groundport for shuttles and smaller starships. The constuction yard at the orbital port has a reputation for high quality work but delivery times are considered excessive (about 30% longer than might otherwise be expected). The shipyard is sustained by Navy and Scout contracts for repairs and maintenance with only a small part of its income coming from passing trade. Ship owners wanting Annual Maintenance will find that the contract holders are always given first call on the facilities. Even work in progress has been suspended to deal with an urgent job for the Navy or Scouts. Read the small print before signing any service or repair authorisations if there are deadlines to be met!

The port is essentially two cruxiform structures on the end of a long cylinder. The external pipework is part of the Spaceport heating system. Fluid is pumped through the skin of the pipes and cools the side of the port in the sunlight and warms the side in shadow. The end structure is the ship construction and repair yard, the inner cross is where starships can dock and transfer cargo. Note that Celepina Spaceport does not provide internal pressurised docking for ships. The main body of the port houses a city whose culture will be more familliar to travellers. All the services of a B class starport are present including security, bonded warehouses and chandlers.The commercial area has banks, hotels, bars and restaurants, shops selling military surplus and catering to military tastes.

Celepina customs officials have a reputation for thoroughness. Weaponry is not needed on surface and any attempt to use deadly force on the Spaceport will result in a swift and effective response. As Celepina is used as a training base, there are always unexpected tests. The staff on duty might be young and inexperienced, but they tend to do 110% of the job.