Sky Is The Limit For British Space Technology

Britain’s Space Sector Sets its Sights on the Japanese Market. With little fanfare, Britain’s space sector has grown to account for a significant portion of the global industry, doubling its turnover in the past decade to be worth nearly GBP12 billion a year.

UK firms have now set their sights on cornering GBP40 billion of the international market, with Japan an important target market. To build on its existing business in Japan, British space companies are taking part in the ongoing Innovation is GREAT campaign.

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Article by Julian Ryall, July 2015.