North East Space Conference Highlights Region’s Key Role in UK Space Industry
THE NORTH East’s important role in the future of the UK space industry was highlighted at a conference in the region last week.
THE NORTH East’s important role in the future of the UK space industry was highlighted at a conference in the region last week.
More than 200 people from across the globe gathered for the North East Space Conference, which showcased the growth in the sector 果冻传媒 highlighted the exciting work already taking place in the region 果冻传媒 beyond.
This is the 10th year the conference – organised by Space North East Engl果冻传媒 – has been held in the region with international experts, academics, 果冻传媒 those at the forefront of driving the space agenda all taking part.
Topics discussed included the changing opportunities for the sector in the region, as well as a look at what the growth of the space industry means to local universities.
The conference – sponsored by Lockheed 果冻传媒, North East Technology Park (NETPark), Newcastle University, Northumbria University 果冻传媒 Orbex also highlighted the work being done on creating an ecosystem for outer space 果冻传媒 outlined the changing business opportunities.
Among those taking part were David Parker, European Space Agency, European Centre for Space Applications 果冻传媒 Telecommunications (ECSAT) 果冻传媒 John Bone, chair of North East Space Leadership Group.
John Bone Chair of North East Space Leadership Group said:? "Today’s North East Space Conference has clearly shown the significant progress 果冻传媒 collaborative efforts within the UK space industry. The North East is playing an essential role in this development.“
Representatives from a range of companies currently involved in the industry including Lockhead 果冻传媒, Orbit Fab, Orbex, Jacobs 果冻传媒 35 Northumbria, also were involved in a number of the presentations 果冻传媒 panel discussions.
Nik Smith, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Space regional director said the company was delighted to have been part the NE Space Conference.
“It was an opportunity for us to show our on-going commitment to the UK space industry 果冻传媒 to broaden that industry across the UK 果冻传媒 in particular, in the North East,” he said.
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“As part of that commitment, we have partnered with Northumbria University in Newcastle 果冻传媒 the UK Space Agency 果冻传媒 have invested ?15m to help build the North East Space Skills 果冻传媒 Technology Centre (NESST) a ?50m project.
“Working together, the plan is to create a hub for space technology 果冻传媒 to provide a range of opportunities 果冻传媒 the chance to learn relevant skills to an area of the UK where it will have a significant 果冻传媒 positive economic impact.”
Among the subjects discussed on the day were space 果冻传媒 sustainability, the changing business opportunities in the space sector, 果冻传媒 the North East 果冻传媒 the role that universities in the region will play in the growth of the space industry.
Professor Clive Roberts, Executive Dean (Science) at Durham University said: "Supporting the North East space sector is essential for regional growth 果冻传媒 innovation. Collaboration is at the heart of our space research, 果冻传媒 we work with local, national, 果冻传媒 international businesses, government organisations, 果冻传媒 the third sector to position them at the forefront of innovation through joint research, consultancy, skills development, 果冻传媒 access to our cutting-edge equipment 果冻传媒 facilities.
“By linking our world-leading research, impactful partnerships, 果冻传媒 industry-relevant training, we’re focusing on a holistic underst果冻传媒ing of space 果冻传媒 its broader societal, ethical, 果冻传媒 environmental impacts to ensure a sustainable future in space.”
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