https://spacewatch.global/tag/scotland/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:46:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/scotland/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/space-cafe-radio-the-space-above-scotland-with-richard-lochhead-msp/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52444 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Richard Lochhead, Member of the Scottish Parliament and Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade just before the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen. Torsten and Minister Lochhead spoke about the space industry in Scotland. Mr Lochhead highlights the rapid growth and impact of the space sector in Scotland, particularly in manufacturing small satellites. He mentions the presence of companies like Spire, AAC Clyde Space, and Mangata, which contribute to Scotland's reputation as a satellite manufacturing hub.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/register-today-for-the-next-space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis-on-29-september-2023/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51234 This Space Café Scotland will feature Denis Bensoussan in conversation with Angela Mathis, CEO of ThinkTank Maths and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global. Denis Bensoussan has worked more than 20+ years in at the Lloyd’s of London and the insurance market focusing on the aerospace industry. Prior to starting Beazley Space Division in 2014, Denis managed Hiscox Space business and worked in aerospace departments at Marsh, at international law firm Simmons & Simmons and at the European Space Agency, the United Nations and the European Commission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/register-today-for-the-next-space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis-on-28-april-2023/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48052 This Space Café Scotland will feature movers and shakers from the Scottish Space Ecosystem in conversation with Angela Mathis, CEO of ThinkTank Maths and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global. The "downstream" or space data sector is perhaps the clearest illustration of why Scotland's space industry has been described as a silent success. Less visible to the public eye than the country's impressive small satellite manufacturing capabilities or viscerally exciting launch developments,]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/the-space-cafe-podcast-71-joel-spark-gm-space-services-at-spire-unlocking-the-digital-frontier-and-the-quest-to-build-a-second-earth/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45776 The Space Café Podcast #71: Joel Spark - GM Space Services at Spire, unlocking the digital frontier and the quest to build a second earth. Spire Global is a data and analytics company that uses nanosatellites to track global data sets, such as maritime, aviation, and weather patterns. It operates a fleet of over 110 CubeSats, the second-largest commercial constellation by the number of satellites, and the largest by the number of sensors.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-scotland-with-dr-hina-khan/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45535 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Dr. Hina Khan , the first appointed Executive Director of Space Scotland, an initiative of like-minded Scottish space industry professionals who recognised the huge potential for the sector to develop in Scotland. Hina spoke with Torsten about her new role, the Scottish space sector, the opportunities and the challenges.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-joel-spark/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45173 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Joel Spark , Spire Co-Founder and General Manager of Space Services, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44557 Join our next Space Café Scotland on the development of the Space Sustainability Roadmap for Scotland which was developed by AstroAgency and Optimat for Space Scotland's Environmental Task Force.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis-new-science-and-emerging-technology-with-steve-greenland-recap/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41882 The year’s third Space Café Scotland by Angela Mathis - New Science and Emerging Technology with guest Steve Greenland of Craft Prospect took place on Friday, 17th June. Steve Greenland is the founder and Managing Director of Craft Prospect, building smart and secure space systems and services, Director of Omanos Analytics, ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis-on-17-june-2022/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41389&preview=true&preview_id=41389 This Space Café Scotland will feature movers and shakers from the Scottish Space Ecosystem in conversation with Angela Mathis, CEO of ThinkTank Maths and a friend of SpaceWatch.Global.'New Science and Emerging Technology with guests Craft Prospect' Join our next Space Café Scotland with Steve Greenland, founder and Managing Director of Craft Prospect]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/space-cafe-scotland-by-angela-mathis-recap-building-a-spaceport-is-more-difficult-than-building-a-rocket/ Tue, 03 May 2022 14:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40733 The year’s second Space Café Scotland by Angela Mathis - Building a Spaceport is More Difficult Than Building a Rocket took place on Thursday, 28th February interviewing Frank Strang, CEO of SaxaVord Space Port. Strang trained as a Physical Education teacher at The Scottish School of Physical Education in Glasgow, Jordan Hill College.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/another-objection-to-saxavord-spaceport-withdrawn/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38681 Historic Environment Scotland (HES) withdrew its objection to plans for the proposed space centre in Unst following the preparation of a revised scheme of works and discussions with those behind the plans. HES originally objected due to the “extensive and adverse” impact on the cultural significance of Skaw radar station.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/10/scotland-presents-ambitious-space-strategy-and-action-plan/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36606 The Scottish Space Strategy to achieve a £4 billion share of the global space market for the Scottish economy, was launched at Expo 2020 Dubai yesterday. The Strategy aims to make Scotland an end-to-end space system provider.  Scotland’s space sector is currently specialised in satellite and rocket manufacturing, launch facilities and research and data analysis.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/the-space-cafe-podcast-30-yvette-hopkins-shetland-space-center/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33915 SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 30th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: Yvette Hopkins, Shetland Space Center. Episode 030 features a special guest Yvette Hopkins. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a little north of Scotland, there is a small island that you can cross by car in just two and a half hours.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/uk-and-scotland-to-fund-ayrshire-space-center-and-launch-site/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28474&preview=true&preview_id=28474 UK and Scotland to fund Ayrshire space center and launch site]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/space-scotland-spire/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26600&preview=true&preview_id=26600 Scottish space industry eager to double growth by 2030, study says]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/celestia-uk-makes-scotlands-heriot-watt-university-its-home/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23991 Celestia UK, specialists in advanced antenna systems for tracking satellites, announced that Heriot-Watt University's Research Park will be its permanent base in Scotland, after a successful five month residency at the University's Global Research Innovation and Discovery (GRID) facility. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/go-ahead-for-space-hub-sutherland-starts-countdown-to-launch-of-orbex-prime-from-scotland/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23848&preview=true&preview_id=23848 The first orbital spaceflight from the United Kingdom has come a step closer following the Highland Council’s decision to give the go-ahead for the Space Hub Sutherland spaceport. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/hattrick-for-rocket-company-after-first-ever-launch-from-shetland-soil/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23503 Edinburgh-based Skyrora successfully launched its Skylark Nano rocket from remote land, the Fethaland Peninsula at North Roe on the Scottish island on Saturday, the 13th of June. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/aac-clyde-space-to-develop-next-gen-satellites-with-grant-from-scottish-enterprise/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23378 Glasgow's AAC Clyde Space will develop, manufacture and gain in-orbit heritage on its next generation nano and small satellites having secured financial support from Scottish Enterprise (SE). With a standardized and modularized design, the satellites will combine cutting edge technology with constellation ready productization.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/scottish-solar-panel-to-fly-on-uk-space-launch/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23331 AAC Clyde Space played an integral role in Glasgow’s emergence as a global hub for satellite manufacturing and built the UK Space Agency’s first national satellite, which was launched in 2014.]]>