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Reflections on the 2023 UK Space Conference
November saw thousands of people descend on Belfast for the 2023 UK Space Conference. Our Director, Dr Louise Butt, looks back on the event.
More Women In Space events promised following inaugural success
Organisers of Women In Space have promised future events following rave reviews from attendees of its first Networking Reception, held in London last week.
Space South Central backs Unlocking Space for Business scheme
The UK Space Agency has launched a new programme to help businesses understand and exploit the benefits of satellite data and services – and additional support is available to companies in Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight from Space South Central.
Targeting overseas markets? Don’t miss International Trade Week 2023
If your business has its sights set on targeting overseas markets, you won’t want to miss International Trade Week, running from Monday 6 November to Friday 10 November.
Funding Flash November 2023
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.
A Space Exchange - US delegation visits Space South Central
A team of international delegates from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and the University of Arizona made their way across the UK last week before landing in Space South Central.
#VFS23: Festival of Innovation - the countdown is on!
There’s less than a month to go until Venturefest South brings together the region’s brightest minds and big thinkers for its #VFS23: Festival of Innovation - and Space South Central will be there.
Skills and recruitment challenges threaten region’s thriving space sector
Skills gaps, shortages and recruitment challenges are the biggest threats to South Central England’s £3 billion space sector, according to new research.
Funding Flash October 2023
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.
University Brings Space to Earth with Working Replica of Mars Rover
A team from Space South Central partners, the University of Southampton, has built a fully functioning replica of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover, to demonstrate how space technology can be lifesaving on Earth.
Funding Flash September 2023
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.
Introducing Space South Central’s new International Partnerships Manager
Introducing our new International Partnerships Manager, Toby Marchant. Although based at the University of Surrey, one of the cluster’s founding partners, Toby’s role will take him all over the region and beyond - he already has his first international visit lined up to support the Space South Central collaboration with Singapore, which recently won UK Space Agency funding.
Space South Central Singapore collaboration wins funding to manage climate change
The UK’s largest regional space cluster, Space South Central, has won funding from the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to develop a new Earth observation mission to help Singapore manage climate change.
Space Agency Funding Boost for Region’s International Space Projects
International space projects from across the Space South Central region have won funding from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) in the first phase of its £20 million International Bilateral Fund (IBF), aimed at boosting research and investment in new technologies through worldwide collaborations.
The National Space Strategy in Action: Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight
On 19 July 2023, the government published The National Space Strategy in Action (NSSiA), reporting on the progress and priorities of the original National Space Strategy (NSS) nearly two years on from its launch.
Funding Flash August 2023
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.
Revamped site offers improved career advice and recruitment features
One of the UK’s top sites for space sector career information and recruitment, SpaceCareers.uk, has relaunched after a year of redevelopment, offering improved resources for both candidates and employers.
International Moon Day: Inside the Lunar Pathfinder Project
For International Moon Day, Space South Central interviewed members of the Lunar Pathfinder project from SSTL.
Funding Flash July 2023
Each month, Space South Central aims to bring together a curated list of the latest and best funding opportunities for businesses working in the space sector across the South East.