Satellite boost for emergency environmental response in Scotland
A new satellite mapping service will help public sector agencies in Scotland respond to floods, wildfires, landslides, and oil spills. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) launched the new service...
Scotland forging leading role in European space economy, says business minister at Space Comm Expo in Glasgow
As the largest small satellite manufacturing centre outside of California, Glasgow is forging a leading role in the European space economy, a Scottish government minister said today. Business minister Richard...
UK Space Agency welcomes Scottish Government officials and sector representatives to new Edinburgh office
The UK Space Agency has welcomed Scottish Government officials and sector representatives to its new Edinburgh office. The visit was timed to coincide with the inaugural Space Comm Expo, being...
West of Scotland launches its own ‘space cluster’ as sector prepares for international conference in Glasgow
A new West of Scotland ‘space cluster’ has been launched a day ahead of an international conference for the industry in Glasgow. The region is a key hub in the...
Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow will put global spotlight on Scotland’s space sector
An international space expo next week in Glasgow will put the global spotlight on Scotland’s space sector. The inaugural Space-Comm event at the city’s SEC venue on Wednesday and Thursday...
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...
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