2<\/sup>\u00a0Over 5,600 people work in the space sector in the two counties, with expertise across the whole spectrum of space activity.<\/p>\nBy bringing together relevant knowledge, including the University of Surrey\u2019s world-leading expertise in small satellite technologies, Space South Central will accelerate space business growth in the region, foster an environment of innovation, further grow the reputation of the south-central region and contribute to national prosperity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to support the launch of the Space South Central partnership and to help facilitate the continued growth of the space industry in the region,\u201d commented Sam Adlen, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at the Satellite Applications Catapult. \u201cSurrey and Hampshire are already home to numerous innovative space organisations and institutions, and we look forward to playing our part in the further development of the region\u2019s growing space community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surrey and Hampshire already have a global reputation for space research and innovation excellence, with significant capabilities established in satellite manufacture, launch technologies, next-generation communications, robotics and autonomous systems, as well as a full range of satellite data-enabled service capabilities. Space South Central organisations already create \u00a31.64bn of export revenue and \u00a365m in foreign direct investment annually.<\/p>\n
Keith Robson, Interim Head of the Space South Central partnership, concluded:\u00a0\u201cThere is a global competition to capture business in the space sector, and this strong partnership of regional authorities, business and academic institutions will ensure we are at the forefront, making our mark and attracting investment to the region. Surrey and Hampshire together have an amazing existing hub of science and technology skills and expertise, along with the pioneering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship which defines our region\u2019s space sector. Space South Central will amplify those capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
References<\/h4>\n 1<\/sup>\u00a0According to the latest UK Size and Health report<\/p>\n2<\/sup>\u00a0Data attained for reported space-based income\/turnover, published in company accounts found on the UK HMG Companies House portal in the UKSCC. The turnover in the UKSCC is not fully representative of the whole sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Surrey and Hampshire\u2019s research institutes launch UK\u2019s largest regional space cluster that is set to skyrocket the UK space industry. Surrey and Hampshire\u2019s research institutes, business and industry leaders have joined forces to create the country\u2019s biggest space cluster, capitalising on existing regional strength in space technologies to boost the UK space industry. This will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":23251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[771],"tags":[818,3477,809],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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