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2035 – A View from the Future of the UK Space Sector

Published: February 3, 2021

If we are bold in our aspirations for space, and the way we use it to drive prosperity, sustainability, and security around the world, then...

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Horizon Technologies in 2021

Published: February 1, 2021

On the first episode of our new podcast, In-Orbit we were joined by Graeme Taylor from the Satellite Applications Catapult, Pam Anderson from AAC Clyde...

Sustainable Earth
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Supporting Vulnerable People with Reliable Connectivity

Published: January 27, 2021

In 2018, I spoke at a TEDx event, sharing my vision of how emerging space technologies hold the power to rebuild fractured community networks, to...

Sustainable Earth
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Ubiquitous Connectivity for Agriculture

Published: January 19, 2021

Our food system is facing unprecedented challenges. From population increase to climate change, demands on productivity to environmental protection – these pressures will place further...

Sustainable Earth
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Hospitals of the Future – Integrating Space Technology

Published: January 14, 2021

A hospital of the past may be thought of as a physical building bound by walls and a roof. In bringing existing hospitals into the...

Space Applications
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Reimagining Space: The UK Space Industry Today

Published: January 14, 2021

In this blog, the latest in our ‘Reimagining Space’ series, we look at the global influence of UK space innovation and the challenges the sector...

Sustainable Earth
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Innovating the New Normal of Health and Wellbeing with Ubiquitous Connectivity

Published: January 12, 2021

Innovating the New Normal of Health and Wellbeing (Part 3) – Bringing Care Closer to Home with Ubiquitous Connectivity COVID-19 has had a profound impact...

Sustainable Earth
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Company Spotlight: Spire

Published: December 17, 2020

“With insightful conversations about our path and growth plans, the Satellite Applications Catapult recognizes the right strategies to help emerging providers like our company to...

Space Applications
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Why You Need to Pay Attention to the Middle East Space Sector

Published: December 15, 2020

The celestial heavens have captured the human imagination since the dawn of time. From ancient gods and legends to science fiction today, venturing beyond the...

Sustainable Earth
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Company Spotlight: Arribada Initiative

Published: December 14, 2020

One of the key focus areas of our Sustainable Development programme is Technology for Conservation and Natural Capital. Within this we are aiming to catalyse...

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