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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
Skyrora
Launch 50-250

Skyrora designs, manufactures, and deploys rockets to clear the way for small satellite manufacturers looking to access space. Skyrora’s mission is to realise the tangible benefits of responsive access to, and responsible exploration of space for the increased well-being of life on Earth.

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Member Responsive Launch Alliance
SaxaVord
Launch 50-250

SaxaVord Spaceport is developing a launch site and ground station at Lamba Ness in Unst, Shetland. We will host the UK Space Agency’s UK Pathfinder launch, which will be delivered by Lockheed Martin and ABL Systems.

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Qinetiq
50-250 Other

We are a world-centre of excellence in research and development, and act as catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, technical, engineering and scientific expertise. The land, sea and air ranges we operate are some of the most advanced in the world. We evaluate, integrate and secure the platforms, systems, information and assets on which missions depend. We offer customers agile and realistic testing and training experiences that are reliable, cost-effective and an accurate representation of the threats and challenging scenarios they face.

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Plexus Corp
>250 Other

Global leaders in complex product design, supply chain, manufacturing and sustaining services. Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies around the world to transform their concepts into branded products and deliver them to the market.

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Member Environmental Task Force
Omanos Analytics
Downstream 10-50

Omanos Analytics is a Glasgow-based space technology start-up delivering space data knowledge to support sustainable development. Our mission is to use space data to improve transparency and reduce risk around the social and environmental impacts of critical infrastructure projects. Through our global networks with NGOs and communities, we’ve worked on cases relating to mining, hydrocarbons, logging, agriculture, sugar and rubber plantations, looking at issues including forced displacement, water access, crop damage, deforestation, and mobility. Our data products have been instrumental in a range of scenarios, including an arbitration case heard by the Compliance Ombudsman for the World Bank’s commercial investment arm (IFC).

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Alba Orbital
Upstream 10-50

Alba Orbital build pocketqube spacecraft, inexpensive satellites with impressive performance.

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AAC Clyde Space
Upstream 50-250

A New Space company that specialises in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments, and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. This data has a vast range of applications, from weather forecasting to precision farming to environmental monitoring, and is essential to improving our quality of life on Earth.

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Alden Legal
10-50 Services

Alden Legal are unique in Europe for our satellite, space and communications law and regulatory expertise. Alden Legal are thought-leading and trusted legal, regulatory, policy and consultancy experts for the satellite, space, communications and applications industries. We develop innovative solutions through our unrivalled experience, industry insight and knowledge.

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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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