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An Astropreneur’s Guide to registering Intellectual Property.
By Dr Phil Merchant Almost every innovator making the step to becoming an entrepreneur will have their eye on the prize – successfully...
Feb 4, 20245 min read
The Skills Gap in the Scottish Space Sector: 1.
By Dr Nic Ross Physics Higher as a starting point This is the first in a series of articles that will discuss the `Skills Gap’ in the...
Jan 21, 20243 min read
Quick Reflections on Space in 2023 (from Portobello)
By Dr Nic Ross Here are some quick reflections and commentary on events that have happened over the last 12 months or so. The Virgin...
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Entering a new orbit – in Belfast
Reflections on the UK Space Conference from a newcomer by Stuart Buchanan Over the last year, I’ve been learning about the growing space...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
SaxaVord granted spaceport licence by Civil Aviation Authority
A significant historic milestone has been achieved by SaxaVord Spaceport with the award of a licence by the Civil Aviation Authority. It...
Dec 20, 20234 min read
UK Space Agency funding boosts plans for launch from SaxaVord Spaceport and Sutherland Spaceport
Image credit: Orbex Two companies have secured over £6.7 million to develop their world-leading launch technologies in a sustainable way...
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Pin Factories and the contemporary Scottish Space Sector
By Dr Nic Ross Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher as is often called “The Father of Capitalism”. However, this is...
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Founders journey into the Sector
By Dr Andy Campbell The Spark! It was the era when kids played everywhere. Streets, parks, gardens, woods & rivers – the world was a...
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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