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Space West

Overview
Space West is a regional consortium of academic and industry partners accelerating growth and innovation in the space sector. We are passionate about delivering opportunities and facilities that will enhance our eco-system and grow investment in the region. With the support of our regional partners we will:
- Identify and attract investment and funding
- Provide networking opportunities
- Support the development of collaborative projects
- Create clusters of expertise
- Support business growth
- Support businesses to adopt space-based technologies and services.
- Design and deliver a skills programme that meets the needs of our businesses today and delivers the workforce of tomorrow.
- Interface with Space Command around technology innovation.
Key Contacts
Becky Huffee
Facilities & Assets
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Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS)
The Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) is an independent digital engineering consultancy, providing technical expertise to help organisations create better solutions in pioneering new product development. With a full portfolio of digital capabilities, including design and analysis services, consultancy and IT infrastructure, CFMS uses digital innovation to help develop more effective engineering solutions.
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National Composites Centre
The National Composites Centre was created as the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Composites Research and Development following the inclusion of this disruptive technology into government industrial strategy. Their task: to be recognised as a world leader in composite technology, accelerating the development and uptake of digital technologies for sustainable composites and growing the market for composites by driving innovation through collaboration and partnerships.
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Thales Alenia Space UK (Bristol)
Located on the Bristol Business Park, Thales Alenia Space UK Bristol is also home to the main design development capability for Thales Alenia Space in the UK, a leading actor in the design of satellite propulsion systems, satellite subsystems and system design studies.
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University of the West of England Wind Tunnels
The wind tunnel facilities at the University of the West of England are operated and developed by the department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics in the Faculty of Environment and Technology. The department has two production facilities namely the supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels. The supersonic facility has a 1” x 4” test section whilst the subsonic facility has two test sections of 5’ x 7’ and 12’ x 12’. For enquiries relating to the use of the facilities please email or phone the Department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics.
Partners & Academic Institutions
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National Composites Centre
The National Composites Centre was created as the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Composites Research and Development following the inclusion of this disruptive technology into government industrial strategy. Their task: to be recognised as a world leader in composite technology, accelerating the development and uptake of digital technologies for sustainable composites and growing the market for composites by driving innovation through collaboration and partnerships.
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University of Bath
The University of Bath is home to the Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science. The centre focusses on the environment of the Earth and near-Earth space and their effects on advanced technological systems
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University of the Bristol
The University is a part of the Space West Cluster and is the host to the Space Universities Network. The University also has a strong space research landscape, with upstream and downstream research capabilities in areas such as materials for space; earth observation; space systems, robotics and components; and secure communications.
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University of the West of England
The wind tunnel facilities at the University of the West of England are operated and developed by the department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics in the Faculty of Environment and Technology. The department has two production facilities namely the supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels. The supersonic facility has a 1” x 4” test section whilst the subsonic facility has two test sections of 5’ x 7’ and 12’ x 12’. For enquiries relating to the use of the facilities please email or phone the Department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics.

Technical Focus
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Market Focus
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Keep In Touch
- Website: https://www.nccuk.com/sectors/defence-space/space-west/
- General Email: spacewest@nccuk.com