About Us
Our Story
When it comes to Space, the South Central region has a global reputation for research and innovation excellence.
Our region, particularly the counties of Surrey and Hampshire, is already highly active across the whole spectrum of space activity from upstream to downstream; including customers, primes, manufacturers and academic institutions.
With over 50 years of rich space heritage, our region boasts significant capabilities in; satellite manufacture, launch technologies, next-generation communications, robotics and autonomous systems, as well as a full range of satellite data-enabled service capabilities.
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The Future
In 2021 the UK government unveiled ambitious plans to strengthen the UK as a world-class space nation, as defined in the National Space Strategy. The National Space Strategy laid out a ten-point plan, that prioritised the importance of regional space clusters. Our regional activities at Space South Central are playing a key role in delivering the UK’s space ambitions.
By harnessing the diverse expertise that exists in our region and building strong partnerships between corporates, SMEs and academic institutions, the South Central region is seizing the opportunity to play a principal role in meeting the ambitious goals set forth in the National Space Strategy.
We will provide the boost needed to unleash the region’s full potential in the Space sector, while actively supporting other UK Space clusters to level up.
Space South Central
Mission Objectives
1 / Mission Capabilities
We will ensure that UK scientists and entrepreneurs have access to end-to-end capabilities and the support that they need, to go from initial idea to completed project.
2 / Skills
We will demonstrate best practices in inclusion, education, training, recruitment and retention to make space careers as attractive and rewarding as possible.
3 / Outreach
We will connect, educate and inspire this and future generations to appreciate the value of space in our everyday lives.
4 / Sovereign Capability
We will enhance and fortify space-related supply chains to make UK space activities resilient to external threats while protecting national interests.
5 / Business Growth
We will use our knowledge and expertise to empower other regions and create prosperity across the nation.
6 / Maximising Service Capabilities
We will enable the growth of new downstream space application opportunities and boost space-derived revenue.
7 / Securing International Partners
We will proactively create collaboration opportunities and develop mutually beneficial relationships with partners abroad.
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