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The Sector.

The space sector is a vibrant, diverse one, in Scotland and beyond.

About Scotland Sector.

With a rich history dating back almost to the beginning of space exploration, organisations in Scotland’s space sector have worked tirelessly to position this nation as a key player in the global space industry. It boasts a diverse range of activities, from cutting-edge research and development in the Highlands to orbital launches and space exploration in bustling urban centres.

As well as accomplished companies working within the sector, world-class academic institutions, like the University of Edinburgh, have contributed significantly to the sector's growth and prominence on a global scale. With these establishments encouraging space enthusiasts of all ages to explore their dream career and organisations consistently working towards bettering the future of the industry, Scotland’s space sector is constantly developing.

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Diverse Projects

Scotland's space sector spans a wide range of activities and projects, from vital research and development to orbital launches and space exploration.

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Historic Significance

With a rich history in space, including the deployment of the first UK satellite, Scotland has established itself as a vital part of the global space industry.

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Global Impact

With a significant presence in research, development, and launch processes, Scotland's space industry contributes to the global space value chain.

Sector Community.

Explore the diverse community of individuals, organisations, and institutions shaping Scotland's space sector.

Search below to discover members across various segments of the space industry.

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Member Responsive Launch Alliance
Fire Arrow
<10 Other

Fire Arrow is a consortium of vertical and horizontal launch specialists helping both government and commercial organisations globally to realise their Spaceport and Spaceflight ambitions. Fire Arrow offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services delivered by experienced subject matter experts including regulatory assurance, airspace change, physical and cyber security, energetics, range and mission control, risk engineering, safety cases, human factors, environmental impact assessment, concept of operation, organisational resilience, infrastructure feasibility studies, design and delivery, business case production etc.

Member Responsive Launch Alliance
Jacobs
Launch 50-250

Jacobs has more than 10,000 employees in the U.K., helping to tackle some of the country’s most complex challenges. Whether it’s projects focused on addressing the climate emergency, improving our security, or benefiting our communities by improving transportation links and infrastructure, these are just some of the ways we are working to build a better future for all.

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DDK Positioning
10-50 Services

DDK Positioning delivers an independent precise point positioning solution, via Iridium satellite constellation, for the offshore survey, maritime, agricultuere and defence.

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Alpha Data
10-50 Supply Chain

Alpha Data is a world leader in FPGA-based acceleration boards, providing excellence in reconfigurable computing for sectors ranging from aerospace to high-performance computing.

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Metahelios
Upstream <10

Metahelios is a company that develops leading-edge cameras. Our cameras uniquely enhance imaging capabilities through our pioneering pixel metasurfaces. Metahelios develops on-chip pixelated camera technologies that go beyond current technological limitations. We make it our mission to develop optimized, compact, light-weight on-chip cameras for defense and space applications.

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Member Responsive Launch Alliance
Orbex
Launch 50-250

Orbex is a UK-based private, low-cost orbital launch services company, serving the needs of the small satellite industry. Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world.

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W. L. Gore
50-250 Other

Founded in 1958, Gore is a global materials science company with more than 13,000 Associates spanning five continents and thousands of products across industries — from high-performance fabrics to implantable medical devices and products that reduce emissions, explore space and solve other complex challenges.

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Trade In Space
Downstream 10-50

Trade in Space support agricultural supply chains to meet their deforestation-free commitments by combining the global reach of satellite data and blockchain traceability.

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“As home to around a fifth of all space jobs in the UK, Scotland is a vital part of our growing space sector. We have provided funding for Space Scotland because we recognise the important work they are doing to champion space, catalyse investment and create jobs.”

Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer at UK Space Agency

“Space is absolutely critical for many different reasons, but particularly in tackling the biggest existential threat we all face, the climate crisis. Whether it’s identifying deforestation or methane leaks from oil and gas, the data we get from our satellites is going to be absolutely crucial. The benefit of Scotland’s space sector is the end to end system. We don’t just specialise in one component part, but we have the ability to host the entire ecosystem. Scotland is small enough that we can take a Team Scotland approach - bringing the right people around a table quickly and easily... universities, government and wider society.”

Humza Yousaf MSP, First Minister of Scotland

“I was really amazed at the level of collaboration, openness and the speed at which we could establish a hub in Scotland. I’ve been impressed by the universities and the talent available in scotland and I’m excited about the opportunities.”

Anousheh Ansari, X-Prize CEO and First Female Private Astronaut

“I would say that it is not getting any easier to excite and inspire kids with the same old science lessons and we really need to think carefully and creatively to find ways to do this while covering the required content. One of the main obstacles is resources which are not cheap for schools on tight budgets. The Ambasat Space Satellite Course and kits have certainly inspired my pupils and resulted in them looking forward to their Physics lessons. They are gaining skills, knowledge and hands on experience in a wide range of STEM subjects which not only relate to the curriculum but also the real world of work and all within a topic, Space which most are inherently excited about. I’m sure by the end of this course my pupils will feel a real sense of achievement and will have a greater knowledge of the opportunities that a STEM/Space career could offer them.”

James Anderson, Teacher, Campbeltown Grammar School

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If you want to support Scotland’s space sector, please consider becoming a sponsor! Fill out the contact form below to hear more about sponsorship from one of our team, or to discuss any questions and queries you may have.

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