October 2021
Technology transfer and the ‘local’ space market
... Galactic symbolise the increasing growth of the commercial space sector, an industry segment that is opening its previously...firm Responsive Access and the Scottish Space Group. A member of the UK’s Space Sector Council and LaunchUK Industry Group, he...
February 2020
Debunking the myths on space patents
... system is far from perfect and there are still many challenges to be addressed before it is fully adapted to the space sector and other high-technology developments associated with the advent of the fourth industrial revolution. As the technology...
March 2021
Eyes on the prize
... in relatively lucrative parts of the value chain. We could do more though, and our current advantage is at risk as the space sector changes. In 2004, the Ansari XPRIZE was awarded to Mojave Aerospace Ventures for SpaceShipOne. The team’s winning...
15 March 2021
Edinburgh Women in Space Conference 2021
... held at the end of March and aims to shine a spotlight on talented women and gender minorities across the space sector. The two-day, online conference on 26-28 March includes keynote speakers Dr Sarah Gallagher, Science Advisor to the President...
November 2016
Turning the Solar System into our backyard
... and entrepreneurs - consisting of close to 80 representatives from 43 different space and non-space organisations to witness first-hand the emergence of the commercial space sector and Disrupt Space’s role as the global hub for these activities. The...
10 April 2019
Brexit high noon for UK space industry
...“Regardless of Brexit's outcome, the UK can take considered, deliberate steps that benefit its space sector, including expanding the capacity of its space agency." The report’s authors conclude: "The decision about whether to transition from spending...
