Tag: Space and Satellite Applications
Space North East England is proud to announce that three highly innovative companies from our regional space ecosystem have secured funding through the Space Ecosystem Commercialisation Programme (SECP) — a £1.4 million initiative part-funded by the UK Space Agency and led by Midlands Aerospace Alliance. SECP is designed to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies […]
The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024 report provides an in‑depth analysis of the sector’s performance across the UK, covering employment, income, productivity, and emerging trends. The 2022/23 data highlights continued growth in space employment alongside challenges such as inflation and shifting market dynamics. For the North East, the report shows a thriving […]
A top-level delegation from Space Florida is making a flying visit to the North East next week on a mission to develop businesses and partnerships in the region and keep the USA and UK surging ahead in the space race. Matt Chestnut, the vice president of business development at Space Florida, will give one of the […]
Durham University has launched a new £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry and lead on the sustainable exploration of the cosmos. The Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC) draws upon the university’s considerable and world-renowned expertise in space technology and research. SPARC aims to be at the forefront of scientific […]
By Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England If I was to ask you to name the sector of industry in the North East that has the potential to create more than 8,000 new jobs by 2030, you might be surprised by the answer. Whilst our region is well known for its […]
Investments from Lockheed Martin, the UK Space Agency and Northumbria University forge pathway for NESST’s global prominence. Northumbria University, Newcastle has secured a total of £50 million in funding to create a world-leading space skills, research and technology centre in the North East of England. Major funding awards that were confirmed today from the UK […]
Ahead of Space Day 2023, Inward Investment Manager Rachel Burdis explores the North East’s growing space sector and the exciting opportunities that will continue to allow the sector to excel. The annual North East Space Conference returned to Durham last month and businesses from across the region and the UK gathered to be updated on […]
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo has announced that it is investing in creating a new high-technology science and engineering facility on Newcastle Helix, a ground-breaking 24-acre city centre development that brings together industry leaders, businesses, and top researchers into an internationally renowned innovation cluster. Leonardo UK expects to employ over 200 people at the […]