›50th Anniversary of UK Access to Space

Over recent years, the UK space sector has experienced unprecedented growth: by 2018 the industry’s revenues reached almost £15 billion. With the role of the private sector becoming ever more prominent, the industry has acquired a dynamism not seen in decades. How did we get here and what does the future hold?

Skyrora, UK Space Agency and FAST have partnered together to explore the future of this exciting industry and celebrate its past accomplishments, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the UK’s entry to space, following Black Arrow’s success in 1970.

The programme as follows:

10:30am – 11.00am: Arrival registration, tea and coffee

11.00am – 11.15am: Opening remarks – Alan Thompson, Skyrora

11.20am – 11.30am: UK Space future – Emma Floyd, Director of Commercial Spaceflight, UKSA

11.35am – 11.45am: History of Black Arrow Programme, Former Engineer, TBC

11.45pm – 12.30pm: Chance to view Black Arrow, end of event

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