Home - Space Scotland Space for a better tomorrow. Space Scotland are at the forefront of driving innovation and progress within the UK space sector, working together to benefit space and the planet. In supporting Scotland’s space ecosystem, we aim to harness the full potential of space exploration and technology to benefit the future of our nation. Join as Sponsor Join as Member 150+ space companies represented years of engagement Working Groups 8,500 sector jobs Space Starts Here. Space Economy A commercial space market that makes an annual contribution to the Scottish economy in excess of £4bn. People An increase in the workforce by five times the current level. A diverse workforce that is fully reflective of Scottish society and promotes the message that space is open for all. Regulatory Complexity Ensuring the Scottish space sector has access to industry leading expertise to navigate an increasingly complex legal landscape. www.burges-salmon.com Upstream Launch Leveraging Scotland’s position as Europe’s leading small satellite manufacturing location to add a range of managed orbital launch services, horizontal and vertical, to secure the UK’s position as a leading launch nation. Downstream Data Supporting the commercialisation of space sourced information from Scotland’s many earth observation and geospatial companies. Research & Academia Continuing to encourage engagement between the Scottish space industry and the academic institutions that underpin the sector, while highlighting Scotland’s heritage in contributing to large-scale space missions led by the likes of NASA and the European Space Agency. Our Community On Social Media. Opportunity: Fully-Funded Spacecraft Engineering Course This course focuses on systems integration and broader systems engineeringace sector. Priority will be given to returners and experienced engineers/technicians looking to work in the Scottish space sector, but applications will also be considered from anyone looking to upskill in the space sector. Applications close 25 February 2026. Apply Here Space-Comm Expo Scotland Space-Comm Expo Scotland, being hosted in Glasgow on the 3-4 December 2025, is a leading event in the space industry, attracting a diverse range of participants, and offers direct access to industry stakeholders, potential customers, and strategic partners. Space Scotland and Burges Salmon announce sponsorship to boost Scotland’s space sector Burges Salmon has been unveiled as Space Scotland’s first corporate sponsor in a new partnership that is set to help unlock growth in Scotland’s growing commercial space sector New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK. Six projects to improve infrastructure and encourage collaboration across the UK’s growing space sector were announced at Space-Comm Expo 2024, following the publication of the government’s Space Industrial Plan. Unlocking Space for Agriculture: Bringing together regional space and agricultural sectors in Scotland and the East of England to explore challenge-based opportunities through space capability research and knowledge-sharing. New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK Unlocking Space-Derived Data for Opportunities Across Scotland and East Anglia. Three fully funded workshops are being offered to create robust connections between regional agricultural and space sectors in Scotland and East Anglia to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, facilitate the development of relationships and inspire commercial projects between partner regions. Apply to be participate in our workshops A positive meeting between our Board Director Daniel Smith and the First Minister Humza Yousaf talking about the growing Scottish Space Sector and the role of Scottish Government. Looking forward to working to ensure the space sector continues to thrive and more engagement as we head towards #cop28. #space #sustainability #scotlandisnow 🌱 We are excited to announce our second #Space for #Agriculture Knowledge Exchange Consortium event is now in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Location Data Scotland. 📅 The next event will take place on November 9th at the Pavilion at the Royal Highland Show Centre and will focus on understanding capabilities of the #earthobservation sector, emphasising its pivotal role in enhancing land management, agriculture, and #financial considerations. 👀 Stay tuned for more updates! #Workshops #SpaceSector #AgriTech Read the post Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Become a Sponsor. Space Scotland was born from the dedication of organisations passionate about making space more accessible for all. If you share the same passion, then please consider becoming a sponsor! Your support for Space Scotland will allow us to continue supporting and expanding the UK space sector with our global initiatives. Project Support Our sponsors support groundbreaking projects that drive technological advancements, knowledge sharing, and solutions for a brighter future. Global Impact The support of our sponsors contributes to solutions that address global challenges, from space technologies for the sector’s future to the growth of the space economy. Brand Enhancement Our sponsors association with the cutting-edge technology of the space sector and our impact-driven projects demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and progress. Our Sponsors “As home to around a fifth of all space jobs in the UK, Scotland is a vital part of our growing space sector. We have provided funding for Space Scotland because we recognise the important work they are doing to champion space, catalyse investment and create jobs.” Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer at UK Space Agency “I was really amazed at the level of collaboration, openness and the speed at which we could establish a hub in Scotland. I’ve been impressed by the universities and the talent available in scotland and I’m excited about the opportunities.” Anousheh Ansari, X-Prize CEO and First Female Private Astronaut “I would say that it is not getting any easier to excite and inspire kids with the same old science lessons and we really need to think carefully and creatively to find ways to do this while covering the required content. One of the main obstacles is resources which are not cheap for schools on tight budgets. The Ambasat Space Satellite Course and kits have certainly inspired my pupils and resulted in them looking forward to their Physics lessons. They are gaining skills, knowledge and hands on experience in a wide range of STEM subjects which not only relate to the curriculum but also the real world of work and all within a topic, Space which most are inherently excited about. I’m sure by the end of this course my pupils will feel a real sense of achievement and will have a greater knowledge of the opportunities that a STEM/Space career could offer them.” James Anderson, Teacher, Campbeltown Grammar School ““We share Space Scotland’s commitment to unlocking growth and shaping a successful space sector in Scotland. Our collaboration with Space Scotland means members have access to multi-disciplinary legal advice with extensive sector expertise and allows us to collaborate with innovative space and satellite businesses to solve key challenges faced in the sector.”” Scott Fyfe, Senior Associate in the Space and Satellites team at law firm Burges Salmon Notice Board. Take a look at our central source for Space Scotland real-time updates. Whether it's the latest events, blog posts, news, or exciting opportunities, this is where you'll find it first. UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape Space Scotland Appoints New CEO as Country Prepares for Orbital Launch CySpace Connected Capability Network Space-Comm Scotland 14th European CubeSat Symposium Space Scotland and Burges Salmon announce sponsorship to boost Scotland’s space sector See all Take a look at our central source for Space Scotland real-time updates. Whether it's the latest events, blog posts, news, or exciting opportunities, this is where you'll find it first. Space-Comm Glasgow 14th European CubeSat Symposium CySpace Connected Capability Network Space-Comm Scotland UK Space Conference 2025 Space-Comm Glasgow Sustainable Space: Legal and Regulatory Aspects from a Contemporary UK Viewpoint Space Data for Financial Services Accelerator See all Take a look at our central source for Space Scotland real-time updates. Whether it's the latest events, blog posts, news, or exciting opportunities, this is where you'll find it first. Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon See all Take a look at our central source for Space Scotland real-time updates. Whether it's the latest events, blog posts, news, or exciting opportunities, this is where you'll find it first. UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape Space Scotland and Burges Salmon announce sponsorship to boost Scotland’s space sector A N N O U N C E M E N T New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK ETF at the Space APPG event Space Scotland announces plans to launch Sponsorship Programme in Belfast! Space Scotland Appoints New CEO as Country Prepares for Orbital Launch See all Take a look at our central source for Space Scotland real-time updates. Whether it's the latest events, blog posts, news, or exciting opportunities, this is where you'll find it first. Unlocking Space-Derived Data for Opportunities Across Scotland and East Anglia See all About Working groups. Environmental Task Force. A working group set up in 2020 to bring together the Scottish space industry with environmental groups and government partners to better understand the impact of the space industry on the environment (Earth and in-orbit) and explore how to contribute to wider Net Zero aims. New Voices in Space. The New Voices Group promotes inclusivity and diversity within the UK space sector through their driven projects. Their rigorous educational outreach and STEM activities demonstrate these core values and support their belief that space should be open to all. As well as leading projects, the New Voices Group have successfully collaborated with several organisations to improve space education and resources, including UKSEDS, Primary Space and ROOM. Responsive Launch Alliance. Three vertical rocket launch sites (Shetland Space Centre, Space Hub Sutherland, and Spaceport 1) and two horizontal ‘air launch’ sites (Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport and Machrihanish Airbase Community Company) established the UK Spaceport Alliance. The goal of this alliance is to facilitate governmental progress on fronts like regulation, governance, insurance, and international collaboration in the space industry. Skills Working Group. The Skills working group discusses what is required to create the ideal space careers pipeline for the future, highlighting the roles that the sector is expected to require in order for its rapid growth to continue. See all Latest from Working Groups. Explore the achievements, developments and upcoming events of Space Scotland’s working groups to stay informed about their latest projects and initiatives. Space Scotland announces plans to launch Sponsorship Programme in Belfast! We, at the forefront of Scotland’s space industry, are thrilled... Space Data for Financial Services Accelerator Space Scotland, in partnership with FinTech Scotland as part of... Our Impact. The backbone of Space Scotland is the stakeholder group formed from the Scottish space sector community. The collaborative group exercises a 'leave your business card at the door' policy, to ensure a collaborative environment where the ambition is to advance the sector as a collective. We share knowledge and expertise to enable sectoral development by listening to our stakeholders and acting to deliver on priority matters. This is a place where all members, companies, organisations and institutions have an equal voice and are committed to working together to ensure the development and growth of the whole sector to achieve the ambition of the Scottish Space Strategy by 2030. Output Driven Approach. Space Scotland has delivered a series of strategic documents focused on tangible outcomes; Scotland's inaugural space strategy in support of UK ambitions, the world's first space sustainability roadmap and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity guidance pack. Download PDFs Why Join Space Scotland? Scotland's collaborative industry is the perfect home for your space-based mission. Space Scotland supports the country's space ecosystem, with its unique geographical advantages, vibrant academic and research institutions, end-to-end 'new space' value chain, history of deep space mission, engineering hertitage and wealth of untapped opportunity. Thriving Space Ecosystem. The Scottish space industry is booming. Numerous Scottish companies and organisations are advancing space technology and exploration, opening up nationwide collaboration opportunities, funding support, and a bright future. Strategic Location. Scotland's latitude is ideal for launching satellites into orbit, maximising mission efficiency. It offers easy access to a range of orbital inclinations perfect for diverse space exploration. Academic Excellence. Scotland is home to world-renowned universities and research institutions that are training skilled and diverse individuals. Its focus on STEM education and research is supporting talented graduates ready to improve the space sector. The Sector. The Scottish space sector is thriving with collaboration and innovative projects dedicated to shaping the future of space exploration. As a member of Space Scotland, you become an integral part of this community, supporting the development of the Scottish space industry and beyond. Our diverse members are already contributing to the growth and sustainability of the sector, contributing to the collective vision for a more robust, inclusive, and sustainable space sector. Supporting the commercialisation of space sourced information from Scotland’s many earth observation and geospatial companies. Continuing to encourage engagement between the Scottish space industry and the academic institutions that underpin the sector, while highlighting Scotland’s heritage in contributing to large-scale space missions led by the likes of NASA and the European Space Agency. Scotland builds more small satellites than anywhere in Europe. This capability is a huge strength for the UK and is a result of entreprenerialism, technical expertise in miniturisation of satellites and support from Universities. Leveraging Scotland’s position as Europe’s leading small satellite manufacturing location to add a range of managed orbital launch services, horizontal and vertical, plus leading rocket companies, to secure the UK’s position as Europe's launch nation. We are always interested in hearing from companies and organisations who are keen to engage with Scotland’s space sector or join Space Scotland. Whether you're seeking collaboration, have questions, or want to explore sponsorship opportunities, our team are ready to assist you. Submission Successful Your form has been successfully submitted. We'll be in touch shortly. Thank you. Back to Homepage Loading... Loading... We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in Privacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. 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