Opening Plenary of day 3 UK Space Conference - Kate Robson Brown from #SPAN highlights how space clusters have helped uncover the wide breadth of academic interests in space - and notes an open door to collaborate with industry and policy makers

John Hanley, UKspace Chair notes there’s an opportunity to strategically foster and position industry - academic collaboration to deliver wider outcomes - including Government procurement of its space capability requirements

John Abbott, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult shares some early impressions of the sector: opportunities for more coordination / prioritisation of funding / funders, the power of #clusters to connect the sector and the need for us all to better communicate the relevance of space #UKSC2023

Reaching consensus between #industry, #academia and #government in plenary 3 at #UKSC2023 - the UK needs a balanced portfolio with a long-term view that gives certainty to invest, mechanisms to foster novel research & innovation - and simpler routes through the funding landscape

"The space sector provides opportunities to grow regional economies, boost our soft power and create good jobs," said Chi Onwurah 💙, during the final plenary UK Space Conference, adding that "The Government must invest in #space and #science consistently and for the long term." #UKSC2023

Great shout out from Heidi Thiemann at #DefenceSpace23 for @Ukspace’s partnership with Redeployable - helping #SME members match skilled #veterans to #space jobs. ukspace.org/careers/redepl…

Delighted to be at Portsmouth Cosmology for their Symposium on Space Policy and Law. Louise Butt from Space South Central providing the opening presentation on the strengths and heritage of the region

Sarah Atkins from University of Portsmouth setting the legal scene with an overview of International and UK Space Law

A great overview of the Challenges arising from the Commercial Application of Space from John Paffett of KISPE. Are we on the verge of space commercialisation being the next Wild West? #space #policy #law Portsmouth Cosmology

Good to see strong synergies between the #space sector and techUK’s 7 tech priorities announced at #TechPolicy2024. UKspace is working with #techUK, ADS Group & Space Academic Network to highlight opportunities and strengths that could drive UK growth

At #TechPolicy2024, Rt Hon Michelle Donelan highlights #ScaleUp policy sprint in Department for Science, Innovation and Technology & x-govt. Last week’s #SpaceIndustrialPlan committed govt to ensuring specific #space requirements will be addressed. @ukspace’s SMECommittee can share intel/ideas #heretohelp #partnership

I just completed the #2024SpaceCensus to help improve the space sector. census.spaceskills.org via Space Skills Alliance

UKspace’s new Chair, Doug Liddle, has talked about his vision for the future of the UK space sector, after taking up his new role at the UK space industry’s trade association. Ben Stern will work alongside Doug as Vice-Chair. Read the full press release: ukspace.org/doug-liddle-ta…

News: UKspace is delighted to announce that Gemma Wilson has been appointed as the organisation’s new Membership and Marketing Manager. She will take up the role on 14 October, helping boost our work growing the UK space industry & our members’ businesses. ukspace.org/ukspace-appoin…