Creating Spaceport Space Clusters in the U.K.

GSA Webinar Series: Creating Spaceport Space Clusters - A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for Economic, Research, and Workforce Opportunities around spaceports.

The United Kingdom has emerged in the last ten years as an important spacefaring nation. In its national space policy statement, the U.K. recognizes that space development will be a significant economic driver for the nation well into the future.

With four spaceports in operation (three are GSA Members) and three more in the planning stage, the U.K. has a track record of engaging industry stakeholders and developing space economic clusters of innovation.

This GSA webinar explores U.K.’s commitment to commercial spaceflight and building a spaceport network. They will also provide some guidance and lessons learned for other regions seeking to do the same.

For more webinars and information about spaceports, visit our site at GlobalSpaceportAlliance.com

Panelists:
Moderator: Dr. George Nield, Chair, Global Spaceport Alliance
Francis Walker, Associate Principal – London, Corgan
Gemma Wilson, Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager
Daniel Smith, Director of AstroAgency, Fire Arrow, and Space Scotland
Ross Hulbert, Head of Engagement, Cornwall Spaceport
Dr. David Alexander, Director, Rice Space Institute

Chapters
00:00:14 Global Spaceport Alliance update
00:03:45 GSA at Capitol Hill update
00:08:16 Francis Walker with Corgan about using the Isle of Man and the Irish Sea for regional connectivity using emerging transport technologies
00:15:31 Gemma Wilson with Harwell Space Cluster
00:23:23 Daniel Smith with AstroAgency, Fire Arrow, and Space Scotland
00:34:53 Ross Hulbert from Spaceport Cornwall
00:46:37 Dr. David Alexander with Rice Space Institute
00:52:58 What is a space cluster?
00:55:15 Facilities and design impacting what a spaceport is and creating opportunities
00:57:42 How can other communities connect with space? Creating the road map.
01:00:44 Having strong relations with the community and elected leaders
01:04:26 Creating international clusters