June 2021
China’s ascending commercial space sector
..., progressive digitisation and, oddly enough, increased interest in the space sector. The western space sector has seen rapid advancements during this time but, in many ways, the Chinese space sector has grown even more rapidly. Here, the author...
May 2022
Redefining the space professional – disruptions in the space sector workforce
...true for SpaceX in July 2020. Even with the appearance and subsequent development of the NewSpace sector, the space sector in general has remained largely unchanged in that it continues to require highly-skilled personnel. The role of an organisation...
August 2020
Opportunities for young people in the space sector
...to encourage young people from underrepresented groups into STEM subjects include the WISE Campaign’s People Like Me: space sector careers pack, which provides educators with resources to demonstrate to girls and young women that opportunities in the...
May 2022
China’s international collaboration in space: an evolving approach from the Middle Kingdom
... to help that country make the satellite itself. Despite all the efforts poured into international collaboration in space, China’s space sector, even today, remains very domestically-focused The outcomes of these different push and pull factors...
19 July 2021
Space-Comm Expo brings together UK space sector
...— a two-day exhibition focussed on the commercial future of the space-sector — earlier this month. Held in Farnborough, UK, on 7–8 July, Space-Comm Expo showcased a wide range of space-sector businesses. The event welcomed over 80 exhibitors, as well...
January 2021
How the UK space sector is levelling up with support from its science facilities
... innovation and regional economic impact. Whilst this benefits a whole range of sectors, STFC’s track record in the space sector is particularly strong. STFC’s experience in space programmes spans more than 50 years – from leading concept studies for...
