Edinburgh satellite tech developer raises £3.4 million for power-saving breakthrough
An Edinburgh satellite technology developer has raised £3.4 million in funding following a breakthrough which allows its systems to massively reduce power consumption. Sofant Technologies’s highly efficient radio platform runs at…
Space flight plans ‘ramp up’ as rocket firm secures £16.7 million Scottish-led investment
A UK spaceflight firm has secured £16.7 million in funding to help it ‘ramp up’ plans to launch rockets from Scotland. Orbex raised the Series C from six backers including…
UK Space Agency boosts presence in Scotland with new office
The UK Space Agency is boosting its presence in Scotland with a new office in Edinburgh – as it bids to support a rapidly-expanding sector. Staff will be based at…
‘Everything is going to be alright’ for space marketing agency hit by Ukraine war
An Edinburgh-based space marketing agency has announced a series of major contract wins after its staff faced a year of ‘turmoil’ following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. AstroAgency has added…
Glasgow start-up hopes for lift off with space camera mission
A Glasgow start-up specialising in advanced imaging systems is hoping to deploy its camera technology in space after securing £50,000 in business loans. Metahelios has created a ‘first-of-its-kind’ long-distance camera…
Former NASA scientist to head Space Scotland
A former NASA and European Space Agency research scientist is to lead Space Scotland as its first executive director. Dr Hina Khan will head up the new body as it…
Edinburgh space marketing firm shoots for the stars
An Edinburgh-based space marketing and market intelligence agency has been boosted by the success of Scotland’s emerging space sector. AstroAgency, founded in 2019, has added a number of high-profile new…