12 September 2022
Scotland’s space sector flexes its green credentials
... government and partners set out our collective ambition for Scotland to become Europe’s leading space nation, taking a £4 billion share of the global space market and creating 20,000 jobs by 2030. “The government recognises the key role...
18 April 2023
UK unveils funding for international space partnerships
.... Up to £2 million is initially be available from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to help strengthen space sector's partnerships with other space nations, with further funding to be made available over the next two years, it was announced this...
May 2017
Humanity is moving towards a new reality
... such as ‘codes of conduct’, transparency and confidence-building measures, model space national laws, and international voluntary guidelines such as those associated with orbital space debris. Until it becomes clear as to who can do what, under what...
January 2023
Evolving human space culture – reflections on humanity’s cultural potential in space
... my colleagues from around the globe, it has been fascinating to observe in real time, the effects of our new ‘space nation’ culture actively developing. Our small living laboratory of mission collaborators derive from many countries and work...
December 2019
Human conception and childbirth in space
... considerations apparently continue to play an important role and the increased competition between the upcoming space nations fuels a new race for political prestige. They all want to claim a unique achievement, for example the ...
05 May 2023
Construction begins at UK mainland's first vertical launch spaceport
... the global market projected to grow to £490 billion by 2030, we are well placed to become Europe's leading space nation by 2030.” Orbex is a UK-based spaceflight company with headquarters, production and testing facilities in Scotland, and design...
