Feature: Space technology
the coming years. Manufacturers will no longer have to ship their systems long distances, or wait in a queue for a spot on a launch vehicle. Costs will come down as additional launch facilities become available. Tere is also competition within the UK
engineering community, which is feeling the need to keep up with the international space powers. Tis is not least because of the EU opening a spaceport in Esrange, Sweden, and Canada also announcing plans for a spaceport in the province of Nova Scotia. Tese local spaceports will add additional launch capabilities, strengthening future projects. Te UK recognises the need for collaboration, further confirmed by the UK Space Agency’s recently announced plans to work with the International Bilateral Fund (IBF) on building and strengthening the UK’s relationships with international partners. Although the first launch from the UK
New international partnerships Te space industry is projected to grow both commercially and economically over
spaceport in Cornwall did not happen, it did prove that the facility has value and can create economic opportunities for the country. It is likely that the spaceport will become a base for launch providers and
space vehicle manufacturers, and another option for companies, governments and academies looking to launch payloads. If all goes well, we can expect to see additional spaceports opening, providing more opportunities for launch providers and payload owners. Importantly, the amount the UK
space sector brings to the economy has already grown by £1bn, which will lead to more investment towards job creation, recruitment and skills. Space has moved to a serious commercial enterprise offering opportunities for new businesses and improving day-to-day lives. As satellite constellations continue to
grow, we can expect to see new players emerging from around the world. As future exploration becomes more challenging and countries set their eyes on bigger projects, increased international collaboration and partnerships are inevitable, especially since apace tourism is predicted to start and grow in the future, too. Te continued success and increased
frequency should drive prices of space tourism down over the next ten years. Tis was to include the now-cancelled planned flight around the Moon by Japanese
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