UKspace is the official trade association of the British space industry and has been its leading voice for over 30 years.
It promotes the interests of industry with: the UK government, parliament, and national and international stakeholders.
We represent a diverse membership across the industry, and work in conjunction with our members to achieve the best business framework to promote growth.
Together with our partners, ADS and techUK, we are dedicated to representing the interests of our Members and supporting them in growing and developing their businesses.
We work alongside the UK Space Agency, Innovate UK, the Satellite Applications Catapult, the Satellite Finance Network and governmental organisations such as OFCOM, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and others.
Our space industry showcases engineering excellence, and by supporting the companies in the sector, we put the UK at the forefront of global space technology development. I’m honoured to be President of UKspace, with the responsibility for promoting the extremely important role the space industry plays in the UK’s civil and defence capabilities.
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As a member of UKspace, you can gain access to industry, finance, government, and key contacts in Europe, as well as networking opportunities and access to technical support and advice.