This paper can be useful for space companies to study the current state of the market and opportunities in the UK market, as well as for everyone who studies the space industry. It provides an overview of the UK space market as of the end of 2021 and it would be relevant for the next 2-3 years at least. The new UK space strategy has been studied, resulting in a brief description of the projects that will be financed under this program. The enlarged organizational structure of the UK space sector, including Scotland, as well as main and alternative sources of funding for space projects in the UK, have been considered. The main existing space technologies presented in the UK, have been reviewed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- UK space strategy and programs
- Funding sources of the UK space sector
- Main funding sources
- Alternative funding sources
- COVID support plan
- UK programs support for SME
- Space technologies in the UK
- Geography of UK space sector
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper offers an overview of the UK space market as of the end of 2021, relevant for the next 2-3 years. It examines the new UK space strategy, funding sources for space projects, existing space technologies, and the geographical distribution of the sector.
- UK space strategy and programs, including funding allocation and project details
- Sources of funding for the UK space sector, including both public and private sources
- Key space technologies developed and utilized within the UK
- Geographical distribution of the UK space sector, including regional clusters and initiatives
- Organizational structure of the UK space sector and potential market entry points for new players
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Provides a brief overview of the paper's scope and content.
- UK space strategy and programs: Summarizes the UK's £6 billion space strategy, outlining its four phases and key initiatives, including investments in military satellite communications, small intelligence satellites, spaceports, debris removal technologies, and the establishment of a National Space Operations Centre.
- Funding sources of the UK space sector: Discusses the primary sources of funding for space development in the UK, including civil organizations like UKSA and Innovate UK, as well as military organizations like DASA. It also highlights regional funding opportunities, particularly in Scotland.
- Space technologies in the UK: Examines the main space technologies being developed and utilized in the UK, including information on spaceport development, satellite manufacturing, Earth observation technologies, and reusable satellite technologies.
- Geography of UK space sector: Explores the geographical distribution of the UK space sector, highlighting regional clusters and initiatives, including Scotland's space strategy and Wales's space strategy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core topics of this paper are the UK space market, space strategy, funding sources, space technologies, and regional space initiatives. Key terms include: UK space strategy, spaceports, satellite communications, debris removal, Earth observation, reusable satellites, UKSA, Innovate UK, DASA, Scotland's space strategy, Wales's space strategy.
- Citation du texte
- Anonym (Auteur), 2021, UK Space Market Overview. Strategic Plans, Active Projects, Funding Sources, and Core Technologies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1249544
