Space Scotland

Established in 2016 to develop & support Scotland's agile, end-to-end space ecosystem in a collaborative & sustainable manner 🚀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🛰

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Last week our International Engagement Working Group welcomed diplomats from 20 nations to our Consular Corps Scottish Space Forum, as we built upon growing global interest in Scotland’s space sector.

Thanks to all who attended!

#CollaborationIsKey

@ScotDevInt @theAstroAgency

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Pivot into Space programme, part-funded by @spacegovuk.

The four winners are:
1. CEXAL
2. LumiAIres Ltd
3. @Powerphotonic
4. Thistle Design

For more details visit our website: https://t.co/8IqhqA4XCt
@theAstroAgency

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

🚀 Join Our Skills Working Group

Our Skills Working Group is driving practical action to support a strong, future-ready talent pipeline for Scotland’s space sector.

👉 Interested in getting involved?
Reply with your Expression of Interest to Join: https://t.co/4qd0VFgXml

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

We’re inviting new members to join our New Voices in Space Working Group — a community focused on driving diversity, collaboration, and innovation across Scotland’s growing space sector.

🚀 Interested in joining?
Complete our short form here: https://t.co/4qd0VFhvbT

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

SpaceUp Scotland is returning on 24tjh January!

The unconference is run from a session grid, which is an empty schedule at the beginning of SpaceUp; only breaks and keynotes are listed beforehand.

Register today: https://t.co/y9dA392I5B

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Space Scotland and our NVIS Working Group had a great time yesterday at the Senior Pupil Information Session at Queensferry High School 🚀

Brilliant engagement from pupils keen to learn more about education and career pathways — inspiring conversations with the next generation.

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Expressions of Interest for the Pivot Programme are now closed and our review process is underway.

If you missed this funding call but are interested in pivoting into the Scottish space sector, we still encourage you to get in touch with @ScottishSpaceLC!

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Last week we took part in a dedicated Project Management training session with Fistral Training and Consultancy Ltd., strengthening our internal capabilities as we continue to support a rapidly expanding and increasingly complex space ecosystem. #ProjectManagement

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Scotland’s space sector is entering a pivotal phase, building on its position as Europe’s leading small-satellite manufacturer and emerging launch nation, with a connected ecosystem spanning satellite production, data, launch and downstream applications.

https://t.co/avXeloE1Su

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Final Call: Pivot Programme Expression of Interest Applications Close on 15 December!

For non-space companies looking to develop new innovations or apply existing technologies to the space industry, Pivot offers a unique, supportive pathway

Apply here: https://t.co/dhfxAHLu7z

[AstroAgency @theAstroAgency]

📢 Pivot into Space is open for applications.

@ScottishSpaceLC is supporting UK companies that want to adapt existing tech for real space-sector needs. Funding is available for early R&D 🛰️

Grants up to £25k:
🔗https://t.co/AQGPV9yumN

#UKSpace #NewSpace #SpaceInnovation

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at our Quarterly Member Meeting!

A huge thank you to Albacom Ltd for hosting us in Dundee, for the lovely - and many - snacks they provided, and for their warm welcome; the perfect setting for our final gathering of the year.

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Both our CEO, Dr. Natasha Nicholson, and our Chair of the Board of Directors, Peter Young were interviewed by @BBCNews Radio Scotland at @SpaceCommExpo Scotland.

Listen to Peter from 26:04 here: https://t.co/WksJQjGIUb

Listen to Natasha from 24:32 here: https://t.co/o1BvO2t0AY

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

The lovely Laura Todd from @SpaceWatchGL interviewed our CEO, Dr. Natasha Nicholson yesterday at @SpaceCommExpo Scotland about the investment announced on Wed, what we are using it for, the PIVOT into Space Programme, and more. Watch the interview here:

https://t.co/zIMgGhRey3

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

At @SpaceCommExpo Scotland, we were delighted to bring together 3 leaders shaping the future of Scotland’s space economy: Dr. Natasha Nicholson, CEO of @ScottishSpaceLC, @RichardLochhead MSP, Minister for Business, @alexanderholtuk, Managing Director, Seraphim Space Enterprise.

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

We were delighted to meet up with Oliver van Helden from The Publishing Bureau at @SpaceCommExpo Scotland. Oliver and his team are currently working on revamping @ScottishSpaceLC’s website. Watch this space for updates 👀

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Curious to know more about the @spacegovuk funding announced today? You can catch Dr. Natasha Nicholson on STV after the news tonight where she elaborates on the subject.

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

That’s a wrap for today. We’ll see you again tomorrow at @SpaceCommExpo Scotland.

[Space Scotland @ScottishSpaceLC]

Our CEO, Dr. Natasha Nicholson, is currently hosting a panel on human spaceflight at @SpaceCommExpo Scotland.

Come and ask questions from @voyagertech_’s Manwei Chan, @NASA’s James D Polk, Ochil Astronautics’ Stuart Preston, and @Space2inspire’s Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor.