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UKspace

UKspace

Aviation & Aerospace

Bordon, Hampshire 16,884 followers

The UK space trade association represents the UK space industry to government and other key stakeholders.

About us

UKspace is the official trade association of the UK space industry and has been its leading voice for over 35 years. We represent the interests of industry with the UK government, parliament and national and international stakeholders. To achieve the best business framework to promote growth, UKspace works alongside the ADS, techUK, UK Space Agency, Innovate UK, Satellite Applications Catapult, Satellite Finance Network, Ofcom and government departments.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Bordon, Hampshire
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1990

Locations

  • Primary

    BASE Bordon Innovation Centre, Broxhead House

    60 Barbados Road

    Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0FX, GB

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Employees at UKspace

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  • View organization page for UKspace

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    Just two days to go until the 2025 Farnborough International Space Show! As a founding partner, we'll be on stand 3021 and looking forward to seeing everyone attending! #FISS2025

    The Farnborough International Space Show & ISRSE-40 app is now live! ✨ Your ultimate event companion—navigate the venue, explore the conference program, discover exhibitors, and seamlessly plan your schedule! Download it now on the Apple Store or Google Play. Simply enter your registered email address to receive a one-time passcode and unlock all features. Get the app today and start planning your visit!📲 #FISS2025 #Space #SpaceExploration #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #Events The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40)

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  • Our feet have just touched the ground after two action-packed days in London at Space-Comm Expo. Keynotes and panel sessions featured outstanding contributors and leaders from the UK and international space community, while we enjoyed meeting friends and existing and prospective members who are keen to be part of our unique ecosystem. Can you spot yourself or your company's stand in this short timelapse? #SpaceCommExpo2025

  • We were pleased to be part of this important event which we hope will become a fixture in the space sector's calendar.

    View organization page for Chatham House Events

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    🚀Last week we held our first Space Security Conference exploring conflict, competition and cooperation in outer space. Senior policymakers, space security experts and industry leaders gathered at Chatham House for a day of discussions examining how actors are mitigating conflict, tackling competition and enhancing cooperation to ensure space security in a fragmented world.    Here are some of our key takeaways from the day:   1️⃣ In an era of geopolitical instability, building resilient space infrastructure is more critical than ever.   2️⃣ The space landscape is evolving at speed – with rapid advancements, the challenge is keeping pace with both risks and opportunities.  3️⃣ Striking the balance between regulation and innovation is crucial. Too much regulation could stifle progress, while too little could lead to instability. 4️⃣ Space should be viewed as a common good. Ensuring it remains accessible, sustainable, and secure for all is a global responsibility.    With thanks to our event sponsors BAE Systems and MITRE for the making the event possible, plus our media partners Orbital Today, SpaceWatch.Global, UKspace and UK Space Agency for their support.  Missed the event? Gain access to exclusive insights with an on-demand pass - email conferences@chathamhouse.org for details. What were your key takeaways from the day? Let us know below👇

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  • Ahead of day 2 of Space-Comm Expo, we're taking a quick look back at one of the main panel sessions yesterday, moderated by UKspace Chair Doug Liddle. Addressing how we advance the future of space and deliver the capabilities we need, the panelists from industry and government offered a range of insights. Tobias Lin from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said: "One of our key challenges is that space strategy is compartmentalised across capability categories in government. The pace of change means we need to be able respond to change. We have to become more intelligent and better connected." Responding to this, Pamela Smith (Anderson) from AAC Clyde Space explained how her company has "the agility to respond to market opportunities at pace. It means we're fairly robust and resilient in a changing geopolitical situation." Lockheed Martin's Nik Smith emphasised that "the UK must really consider what's important for us as a nation. We need diversity in our national interest, policy and supply chchain. Furthermore, we must build anti fragility into our industrial base to withstand strategic shocks." Taking into consideration the global landscape, Joshua Broom from the Department for Business and Trade, said: "We need to ensure the UK remains an attractive destination to do space business, and we must remain outward facing. Additionally, the UK needs a strong base for R&D capabilities but with the capacity to scale up and have a robust industrial base throughout the supply chain." Airbus's Anisha Patel agreed, pointing to her company's Community of Space Prosperity (CUSP) programme. "We need to decide want to have in the UK as sovereign capability. Diversity of thought and applications will be crucial to this. CUSP is the front door to collaboration with Airbus in the UK, designed to grow the ecosystem and build a strong, resilient supply chain for future missions," she explained. #SpaceCommExpo2025

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  • In a rallying call to the UK space sector, Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng told delegates at Space-Comm Expo that "we must back ourselves! We need to provide our space programmes with the right type of financial support and elevate awareness of space across Government. "Now is the time to seize this opportunity. We need to be really careful in the choices we make as a sector and stick to those choices." She also reiterated the need to "develop our national strategy to make ourselves a meaningful partner internationally...not just to keep the UK safe, but to work with our allies." #SpaceCommExpo2025

    • Dr Alice Bunn delivering a keynote speech at Space-Comm Expo 2025 in London.
  • "There are new risks such as space debris and hostile actors," warned Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, during his keynote address at Space-Comm Expo. "We are at a tipping point for space and have a narrow window of opportunity to address these threats, so space is a strategic priority for the government, which we'll address in three ways. "Firstly at the national security level, which is government's responsibility. Secondly at the enterprise level, which is industry's responsibility. And thirdly as a partnership between the two." He also name checked Astroscale, ClearSpace, Airbus, Thales Alenia Space, Open Cosmos, Space Forge and Orbex for their contributions to the sector.

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  • "The increasing number of European Space Agency - ESA contracts being won by UK space companies reflects the work done by the UK Space Agency, ourselves and other stakeholders to give our members the tools and knowledge required to showcase their capabilities and expertise, and convert this into business-winning activities," said Colin Baldwin, UKspace Executive Director. "I hope our 200+ members – from start-ups to corporations – along with the wider UK space sector, will continue to demonstrate their quality, win more contracts, and deliver continued value for ESA and the UK economy."

    The UK space sector has secured record-breaking levels of funding, turbocharging our Plan for Change. Since June 2022, UK space businesses like Airbus, Orbex and Open Cosmos, with the support of the UK Space Agency, have secured £844 million in contracts from the European Space Agency. In the last quarter of 2024 alone, the UK space sector secured European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions – a record for any member state. This investment supports 3,800 highly skilled jobs and funds cutting-edge innovation in space. It will also increase the competitiveness of the UK space sector, attracting further private investment and leading to benefits worth over £1 billion to the UK economy. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eM2m982T

    • Rocketship with UK flag shoots up above the clouds. Text reads: UK space sector secures £844M of funding creating jobs and turbocharging economic growth.
  • Hub Exhibitions and ADS Group Ltd have announced a new strategic partnership to enhance Space-Comm Expo in London, aiming to deliver "a global event of the highest standard, reflecting one the excellence and ambition of the world-leading UK space industry." Doug Liddle, Chair of UKspace, welcomed news of the strategic partnership, saying: “Opportunities to collaborate across our industry are pivotal to securing the collective success of the UK space sector. “UKspace is delighted to support ADS and Hub Exhibitions in their unified proposition, which will provide a unique platform to drive conversations about and deliver outcomes for our pioneering sector for many years to come.” https://lnkd.in/emkguSXf

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