Member Log In

Forthcoming Events

May 23 Thu
9:30 am NATS Site Visit @ Swanwick Centre
NATS Site Visit @ Swanwick Centre
May 23 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
NATS Presentations by NATS personnel to include a visit to the viewing gallery to observe the area control operations room PLUS a demonstration of their [...]
Jun 4 Tue
9:30 am Aerospace & Defence Overview, the A – Z of the Sector @ FAC Office
Aerospace & Defence Overview, th… @ FAC Office
Jun 4 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Aim The Aerospace and Defence Overview provides a guide to one of the most dynamic market sectors in the world. We will take you through [...]
Jun 17 Mon
9:00 am Paris Airshow 2013
Paris Airshow 2013
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 23rd June 2013 @ 6:30 pm
The Paris Airshow 2013. Le Bourget Airport, Paris. If you would like to exhibit with the FAC at this prestigious Air Show, please email events@fac.org.uk. [...]

More events »

Space

Space

Objectives of the group

The Space Industry enables global communications, broadcasting, satellite navigation, weather forecasting, climate monitoring and a host of other key services.

The UK Space Industry continues to grow faster than the UK economy as a whole. With turnover of around £6 billion and productivity per employee more than four times the UK average, the Space Industry makes a significant contribution to the UK economy. The industry has high levels of capital and R&D investment and a highly skilled workforce in both Space Prime Contractors and SMEs.

Background to sector group

In November 2008, agreement was reached to establish a European Space Agency facility at Harwell in the UK. This initiative will provide a further boost to an already high growth sector. The focus at this facility will be on robotics, climate change/climate monitoring and Integrated Applications which will not only create opportunities within the Space sector, but in related industry sectors.

SEEDA has confirmed that SCENS, the Knowledge Network for Space will be launched following a successful pilot phase in 2008. This will create opportunities for Academia and Industry to collaborate on R&D opportunities both in the UK and with our European and international colleagues. Now is the time to develop the technology for the solutions for tomorrow.

FAC and SCENS are working with the other UK Regional Development Agencies and with National, European and International organisations to bring real benefits to members.

Space, perhaps more than any other sector is a global business. FAC welcomes members with an interest in the Space sector wherever they are located. With new strategic partnership developing across Europe and internationally, Members of FAC and the SEEDA Knowledge Network will be optimally placed to take advantage of these new opportunities.

Sector news

Join the Aerospace & Defence KTN

30/11/2009. Click here.

ESA sign a deal with Russia for Mars exploration

20/08/2009. The European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday signed a deal with its Russian counterpart Roscosmos to cooperate on two Mars exploration projects, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported.  To read the full report, please click here.