Satellite Applications News

THE NORTH East’s growing space and satellite sector can play a vital role in the global ocean economy and help to use the seas to feed the world, a major industry conference will be told.

AN INNOVATIVE technology company that could revolutionise the electronics market with its diamond-based electronics devices has won a €200k project with the European Space Agency (ESA) that could transform the way satellites are used in space.

The UK has a unique opportunity be a world leader in a new commercial space age. The North East of England and other regions have a vital role to play in the revolution sweeping the space sector. 

North East ports have played an important role in maritime and economic history, so it is very exciting to see them pushing the digital technology frontiers of the future.

The North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence (CoE), which is operated by Business Durham and based at NETPark in Sedgefield, County Durham, has expanded its team by welcoming Dr Kavitha Muthu as European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications UK Regional Ambassador for the Midlands and North East.

We spoke to Shaun Whitehead, founder of Scoutek Ltd at the 2018 Discover the Possibilities Conference about the benefits of engaging with the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.

We spoke to Al Yong, founder of Super Fly Guys at the 2018 Discover the Possibilities Conference about the benefits of engaging with the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.

Stuart Martin talks about how businesses can benefit from getting involved in the space sector at the "DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES" conference earlier this year.

Ahead of North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence "Discover the Possibilities": Into the Blue conference on 28th March 2019 we take a look back at this years conference.

A NEW programme that aims to pilot smart digital initiatives to boost trade and foster economic growth in North East ports has been launched.

Geography Professor Danny Donoghue from Durham University gives his thoughts on how the ecosystem of expertise and knowledge in the North East has the potential to create a world-leading centre for satellite and space.

County Durham has joined a network of innovative cities and regions across Europe in an initiative to nurture the development of airborne smart mobility, which includes services such as air taxis and ambulances delivering medical equipment.