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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
Thistle Rocketry
<10 Launch

Thistle Rockertry is a space launch start-up that is currently developing scalable rocket systems for cube satellites. They aim to provide more cost-effective dedicated launches to space.

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Member Environmental Task Force
Thinktank Maths
<10 Services

ThinkTank Maths is a mathematics research company looking to create solutions in oil & gas, aeronautics, space, banking services and medicine. We are empowering the energy transition and assuring sustainable space traffic management with disruptive approaches. We work together with our partners and clients beyond the traditional boundaries of their most vital issues to create resilient digital solutions for the future.

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Thales UK
Upstream 50-250

For over 40 years, Thales in the UK has played a major part in the Thales Group’s global vision to make people, property and information safer and more.

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STFC/ATC
10-50 Other

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre, (UK ATC), is the national centre for astronomical technology. The Centre’s principal activities are the design, build and verification of remote sensing instrumentation, from UV to THz, with a particular emphasis on IR. The primary target market is astronomy, with customers from the world’s major telescopes – both ground and space-based. This also enables its scientists to carry out observational and theoretical research into fundamental questions such as the origins of planets and of galaxies. However, the UK ATC is increasingly becoming involved with Earth Observation space instrumentation and missions especially those based on small satellites and CubeSats.

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Member International Engagement
STAR Dundee
50-250 Supply Chain

STAR-Dundee is an aerospace engineering company focused on spacecraft on-board data-handling and processing technology. The company delivers a comprehensive range of test and development equipment, chip designs and IP cores to the world’s space agencies and international aerospace industry. STAR-Dundee is a world leader in SpaceWire and SpaceFibre technology.

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Member Responsive Launch Alliance
Prestwick Spaceport
10-50 Launch

Prestwick Spaceport, a joint partnership between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and South Ayrshire Council, aims to become the premier launch location in Europe, offering horizontal launches of orbital and sub-orbital missions for:– small satellite launches,– microgravity experiments,– potentially, crewed missions for human spaceflight (feasibility currently being explored).

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Spirit Aerosystems
50-250 Supply Chain

Spirit AeroSystems is where Commercial & Defense Innovation begins. Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defence customers.

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Spire
Upstream 50-250

Building a space-powered, global data network. As a global, mission-driven company, Spire wants the information we collect and analyze to help make our world a safer, cleaner, more prosperous and more equitable place. Whether we are providing uncannily accurate weather forecasts to minimize the impact of natural disasters or location data to protect assets, optimize efficiency, and mitigate risk, we empower our customers to address our planet’s toughest challenges with deliberate speed.

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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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