🇬🇧 Country Profile

Space Companies in United Kingdom

112 space organizations headquartered in United Kingdom driving innovation in the global aerospace industry.

Quick Facts

National space agency
RAL Space NSTF
Agency established
1957
Agency headquarters
Harwell, United Kingdom
Tracked organizations
112 space companies & agencies
Industry active since
1906
Primary space hub
London (34 companies)
Leading sector
satellite-communications (24 companies)

About RAL Space NSTF

RAL Space, established in 1957 and located at Harwell, United Kingdom, is a leading facility dedicated to space science, technology development, and testing. The organization provides comprehensive services for the design, build, and testing of space hardware and instruments, with a demonstrated history of involvement …

Official site
112
Total Companies
4
Public Companies
6
Space Hubs
88
Sectors
Top Cities: London (34) Glasgow (6) Guildford (5) Bristol (5) Harwell (5) Cardiff (4)

Top Sectors

Quick Stats

Companies with funding
0
Active/Operational
72
In Development
32

All Companies (112)

Aegiq

operational

UK developer of integrated quantum photonics for space communications via Project U-Quant partnershi…

satellite manufacturing quantum communications

Alba Orbital

operational
Glasgow Est. 2012

Scottish PocketQube manufacturer and operator. Unicorn-2 satellites for ship tracking. Cluster launc…

satellite manufacturing small satellites earth observation

All.Space

operational
Reading Est. 2013

All.Space, founded in 2013 and based in Reading, UK, develops and manufactures advanced satellite co…

satellite communications antennas defense

Antycip Simulation

operational

UK simulation and analysis tools provider for space missions. ST Engineering subsidiary offering STK…

propulsion software engineering

AON Space

operational
London Est. 1982

Aon's space practice provides insurance brokerage for the space industry. The company arranges launc…

space insurance

Astraius

operational

Astraius is a UK-based air-launch company focused on providing dedicated and responsive launch servi…

launch services launch vehicles small launcher

Astron Systems

operational

UK developer of Aurora 100% reusable two-stage small launch vehicle using methane propulsion. Target…

launch services propulsion

Astronomy Now

operational
London Est. 1987

Astronomy Now is a long-standing UK-based media company specializing in astronomy news and informati…

media education research

Atrium Space Insurance

operational
London Est. 2007

Atrium Space Insurance is a specialist provider of insurance solutions for the space industry, opera…

space insurance insurance services

Avanti Communications

operational
London Est. 2002

Avanti Communications, founded in 2002 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a satellite communica…

satellite communications satellite operators satellite services

Beazley Space

operational
London Est. 1986

Lloyd's of London syndicate specializing in space insurance. Provides coverage for satellite damage,…

space insurance

Bird & Bird Space

operational
London Est. 1846

Bird & Bird is a global international law firm with a significant and growing practice focused on th…

legal space law services

Black Arrow Space Technologies

operational

Black Arrow Space Technologies is a United Kingdom-based company focused on developing a novel seabo…

launch services launch vehicles small launcher

Bright Ascension

operational
Dundee Est. 2011

Space software specialists offering mission control, flight software (GenerationOne), and simulation…

software ground systems

Clyde Space

operational
Glasgow Est. 2005

Clyde Space manufactures small satellite platforms and subsystems including power systems and struct…

satellite manufacturing components

Connecta Satellite Solutions

operational
London Est. 2000

Connecta Satellite Solutions, founded in 2000 and based in London, UK, is a provider of enterprise c…

satellite communications satellite services maritime

Craft Prospect

operational
Glasgow Est. 2018

Craft Prospect develops AI-powered satellite operations software. The UK company provides autonomous…

software satellite services

Cranfield University

operational
Cranfield Est. 1946

Cranfield University Space, a division of Cranfield University established in 1946, focuses on aeros…

satellite manufacturing propulsion defense

CRFS Limited

operational
Cambridge Est. 2007

CRFS Limited, founded in 2007 and now part of Motorola, is a UK-based company specializing in the de…

sensors defense electronics

CSG Talent

operational
Leeds Est. 2003

CSG Talent is a global recruitment firm founded in 2003, specializing in talent acquisition across a…

recruitment staffing aerospace

Earth-i

operational
Guildford Est. 2015

Earth-i, founded in 2015 and based in Guildford, United Kingdom, is a geospatial analytics company s…

earth observation analytics data services

Element Materials Technology

operational
London Est. 2011

Global testing and certification company with dedicated aerospace and space testing facilities. Prov…

testing

ETL Systems

operational

ETL Systems is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of RF distribution equipment, serving the satell…

satellite communications ground systems components

Eutelsat OneWeb

operational
London Est. 2012

Eutelsat OneWeb operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation of over 650 satellites providing …

satellite communications satellite operators connectivity

Geocento

operational
Farnham Est. 2011

Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Geocento is a technology-enabled expert consultancy…

earth observation data services analytics

Global Aerospace Underwriting

operational
London Est. 2001

Global Aerospace Underwriting (GAU) is a London-based underwriting company specializing in the aeros…

insurance space insurance aerospace

Goonhilly Earth Station

operational
Helston Est. 2009

Goonhilly operates the world's first private deep space communications network with 60+ antennas inc…

ground systems satellite communications

Ground Control

operational
London Est. 2005

Ground Control, founded in 2005 and based in London, UK, is a provider of satellite-based IoT and tr…

satellite communications iot satellite services

Hanwha Phasor

operational
London Est. 2012

Hanwha Phasor, founded in 2012 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a technology company focused …

antennas satellite communications components

i4is (Initiative for Interstellar Studies)

operational
London Est. 2012

i4is conducts research into the science and technology needed for interstellar travel. Explores adva…

research propulsion

iCOMAT

operational
Bristol Est. 2015

Developer of advanced composite materials and automated manufacturing systems for aerospace structur…

composites materials manufacturing

In-Space Missions

operational
Alton Est. 2015

In-Space Missions develops small satellites and hosted payload solutions. The UK company provides ra…

satellite manufacturing

Isotropic Systems

operational
Reading Est. 2013

Isotropic Systems develops multi-beam satellite antennas for simultaneous connectivity with multiple…

satellite communications

Kayser Space

operational

Kayser Space is a United Kingdom-based company operating from the Harwell Campus, specializing in th…

space technology research manufacturing

KISPE Space Systems

operational
Farnham Est. 2015

KISPE Space Systems develops small satellite platforms for African and emerging markets. The UK comp…

satellite manufacturing

Lacuna Space

operational
Didcot Est. 2017

Lacuna Space provides global IoT connectivity using LoRa technology from space. The company's satell…

satellite communications iot

Lloyd's of London Space

operational

Historic insurance marketplace that placed first space satellite insurance policy in 1965. Llift Spa…

satellite manufacturing

Lloyd's Space

operational
London Est. 1965

World's largest and oldest insurance marketplace. First space satellite insurance placed in 1965. Co…

space insurance

Lumi Space

operational
London Est. 2018

Lumi Space provides commercial satellite laser ranging services for precision orbit determination wi…

ground systems space situational awareness

Lunasa Space

operational

Lúnasa Space is a United Kingdom-based company developing in-space transportation infrastructure, sp…

in space services satellite operations electric propulsion

MBDA Space

operational
Stevenage Est. 2001

MBDA Space, established in 2001 and located in Stevenage, UK, focuses on developing and manufacturin…

defense satellites manufacturing

Michael Page Aerospace

operational
London Est. 1976

Michael Page Aerospace is a recruitment firm specializing in talent acquisition for the aerospace se…

recruitment services staffing

Nebula Space Recruitment

operational
Cambridge Est. 2013

Specialist recruitment consultancy working exclusively in the space sector. Connects top-tier profes…

recruitment staffing

NSSLGlobal

operational
Redhill Est. 1969

NSSLGlobal is a leading independent full-service satellite systems integrator with over 55 years of …

satellite communications maritime satellite services

Nu Quantum

operational

UK developer of photonic quantum networking hardware for distributed quantum computing. Building inf…

spacecraft components quantum communications

Open Cosmos

operational
Didcot Est. 2015

Open Cosmos provides end-to-end satellite missions including manufacturing, launch, and operations. …

satellite services satellite manufacturing

Oxford Space Systems

operational
Harwell Est. 2013

Oxford Space Systems, founded in 2013 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, is a company specializin…

satellite manufacturing spacecraft components antennas

RAL Space NSTF

operational
Harwell Est. 1957

RAL Space, established in 1957 and located at Harwell, United Kingdom, is a leading facility dedicat…

testing instruments sensors

RocketBreaks

operational

RocketBreaks, located in the United Kingdom, is a pioneering space travel agency focused on making s…

space tourism human spaceflight services

RPC Telecommunications

operational
Hadleigh Est. 1993

RPC Telecommunications is a UK-based company specializing in spectrum management and regulatory cons…

spectrum management consulting satellite communications

Satellite Applications Catapult

operational
Harwell Est. 2013

Satellite Applications Catapult is a UK innovation centre that helps businesses develop space-enable…

research accelerator satellite services

Satellite Vu

operational
London Est. 2016

Satellite Vu (SatVu) develops high-resolution thermal infrared imaging satellites to monitor Earth's…

earth observation

Satvu

operational
London Est. 2016

Satvu, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a space-based analytics company speci…

earth observation analytics data services

SaxaVord Spaceport

operational
Unst Est. 2023

SaxaVord Spaceport is the UK's first licensed vertical launch spaceport, located on the Shetland Isl…

spaceports

SEAES

operational
Edinburgh Est. 2002

Space Environment and Atmospheric Effects Services. UK Met Office collaboration. Space weather impac…

space weather analytics services

Sen

operational

UK company democratizing space with 4K video streaming from orbit. Three Ultra HD cameras on ISS via…

aerospace

Seraphim Capital

operational
London Est. 2006

Seraphim Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in space technology investments. The firm op…

space finance investment

Seraphim Space

operational
London Est. 2016

Seraphim operates an intense accelerator program with 40 workshops and 288 one-on-one sessions per c…

investment accelerator

Serco Space

operational
Hook Est. 1929

Serco provides space operations services including ground station management, mission control, and s…

services ground systems

Space Solar UK

operational

UK developer of CASSIOPeiA 2GW space-based solar power system. Secured LOI with Reykjavik Energy for…

power systems

Spaceflux

operational

UK-based space intelligence company leveraging proprietary optical sensors combined with SWIR imagin…

satellite manufacturing software data services

SpacePath Communications

operational

SpacePath Communications is a United Kingdom-based company specializing in the design and manufactur…

satellite communications components satellite subsystems

Spaceport Cornwall

operational
Newquay Est. 2022

Spaceport Cornwall is a horizontal launch spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay with Space Systems I…

spaceports

Spirent Space

operational
Paignton Est. 1936

Spirent Space, founded in 1936 and currently located in Paignton, United Kingdom, is a leading globa…

navigation testing telecommunications

SSTL

operational
Guildford Est. 1985

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is a pioneering UK small satellite manufacturer founded i…

satellite manufacturing

SSTL (Surrey Satellite)

operational
Guildford Est. 1985

Pioneer small satellite manufacturer. Built 70+ satellites for 22 countries. Part of Airbus. Carboni…

satellite manufacturing small satellites earth observation

Surrey Satellite Technology

operational

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a UK-based small satellite manufacturer celebrating over 3…

satellite manufacturing small satellites satellite communications

Toshiba Quantum Technology

operational
Cambridge Est. 1999

Toshiba Quantum Technology, founded in 1999 and based in Cambridge, UK, is a pioneering company spec…

quantum cybersecurity telecommunications

Transfinite Systems

operational
London Est. 1994

Transfinite Systems is a UK-based company founded in 1994 specializing in radiocommunications modeli…

spectrum management software telecommunications

UKSA

operational
Swindon Est. 2010

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is responsible for the United Kingdom's civil space program. UKSA coordin…

space agency

University of Glasgow Space

operational
Glasgow Est. 2007

University of Glasgow Space, operating within the James Watt School of Engineering, is a research-fo…

research academic aerospace

University of Surrey Space Centre

operational
Guildford Est. 1979

The University of Surrey Space Centre, established in 1979, is a leading center for small satellite …

satellite manufacturing small satellites academic

AAC Clyde Space

public
Glasgow Est. 2005 AAC.ST

AAC Clyde Space is a Scottish smallsat manufacturer providing satellite platforms, subsystems, and m…

satellite manufacturing

Arqit Quantum

public
London Est. 2017 ARQQ

Arqit develops quantum encryption technology for satellite and terrestrial networks. The UK company …

satellite communications cybersecurity

BAE Systems

public
Farnborough Est. 1999 BA.L

BAE Systems is a British multinational defense company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Farnboro…

defense electronics satellite communications

Rolls-Royce

public
London Est. 1906 RR.L

Rolls-Royce is a long-established engineering company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with …

propulsion aerospace manufacturing

AALTO HAPS

development
Farnborough Est. 2022

AALTO HAPS, an Airbus subsidiary founded in 2022 and based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, specializ…

haps stratospheric earth observation

Archangel Lightworks

development
Guildford Est. 2019

Archangel Lightworks, founded in 2019 and based in Guildford, United Kingdom, is a space technology …

laser communications satellite communications spacecraft components

Asteroid Mining Corporation

development
London Est. 2016

Asteroid Mining Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a space-resourc…

asteroid mining space resources small satellites

Astrosat

development
Edinburgh Est. 2016

Astrosat, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a space technology company spec…

analytics ai data services

Atomos Nuclear and Space

development
London Est. 2021

Atomos Nuclear and Space, founded in 2021 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a space technology…

nuclear propulsion space technology

BAE Systems Prismatic

development
Farnborough Est. 2015

BAE Systems Prismatic, founded in 2015 and based in Farnborough, United Kingdom, is a company focuse…

haps stratospheric aviation

Black Arrow Space

development
Plymouth Est. 2017

Black Arrow Space, founded in 2017 and based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is a space company focused…

launch services launch vehicles maritime

Blue Skies Space

development
London Est. 2014

Blue Skies Space provides satellite astronomy data as a service through a dedicated fleet of satelli…

satellite manufacturing data services research

Cervest

development
London Est. 2016

Cervest, founded in 2016 and based in London, UK, is a climate intelligence company providing softwa…

analytics data services geospatial

Curvalux

development
Harwell Est. 2018

Curvalux, founded in 2018 and based in Harwell, United Kingdom, develops and manufactures curved pha…

antennas satellite communications telecommunications

EVONA

development
Bristol Est. 2018

EVONA is a specialist recruitment and staffing company focused exclusively on the space sector, foun…

recruitment staffing services

Gravitilab Aerospace

development
Scotland Est. 2020

Scottish launch and testing company. Suborbital rockets. Space environment testing services. Scotlan…

launch services space tourism testing

KETS Quantum Security

development
Bristol Est. 2016

KETS Quantum Security, founded in 2016 and based in Bristol, UK, develops chip-based quantum securit…

quantum cybersecurity telecommunications

Magdrive

development
Bristol Est. 2020

Magdrive develops plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. The UK company manufactures electr…

propulsion

Magister Space

development
Leicester Est. 2021

Magister Space, founded in 2021 and based in Leicester, United Kingdom, is a space company focused o…

earth observation satellite manufacturing small satellites

Meritus Talent

development
Cardiff Est. 2024

Meritus Talent is a specialist recruitment agency founded in 2024 and based in Cardiff, United Kingd…

recruitment staffing aerospace

NewSpace People

development
London Est. 2018

NewSpace People is a London-based recruitment and human resources firm specializing exclusively in t…

recruitment staffing services

Orbex

development
Forres Est. 2015

Orbex (Orbital Express Launch Ltd.) is a United Kingdom-based aerospace company headquartered in For…

launch services

OrbitGuardians

development
Harwell Est. 2020

OrbitGuardians develops space situational awareness and debris tracking solutions. The company provi…

debris removal space safety aerospace

Piran Composites

development
Newquay Est. 2015

Piran Composites, founded in 2015 and located in Newquay, UK, is an advanced composites design, engi…

composites materials manufacturing

Pulsar Fusion

development
Bletchley Est. 2011

Pulsar Fusion is developing nuclear fusion propulsion for deep space missions. The UK company also m…

propulsion

Reaction Engines

development
Abingdon Est. 1989

Reaction Engines develops revolutionary aerospace propulsion including the SABRE air-breathing rocke…

propulsion

Skyrora

development
Edinburgh Est. 2017

Skyrora is a Glasgow-based UK rocket company developing launch vehicles to provide British sovereign…

launch services

Space Crew

development
London Est. 2021

Founded in 2021 and based in London, United Kingdom, Space Crew operates as a dedicated recruitment …

recruitment staffing services

Space Forge

development
Cardiff Est. 2018

Space Forge develops reusable satellites for in-space manufacturing. The Welsh company plans to manu…

in space services manufacturing satellite manufacturing

Space Forge ForgeStar

development
Cardiff Est. 2018

Space Forge's ForgeStar satellite manufactures advanced materials in microgravity. Produces semicond…

manufacturing materials

Space Forge Wales

development
Cardiff Est. 2018

Space Forge Wales, founded in 2018 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, is a company focused on the…

in space manufacturing satellite manufacturing spacecraft

Space Recruitment

development
Bristol Est. 2015

Space Recruitment, founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, UK, is a specialist recruitment partner foc…

recruitment consulting services

Space Solar

development
Didcot Est. 2022

Pioneering space-based solar power development with satellite power plant operational target of 2030…

space solar power beaming

Spacebit

development
London Est. 2019

Spacebit is a UK-based space company founded in 2019 focused on lunar robotics and establishing a ne…

lunar robotics space technology

Sutherland Spaceport

development
Sutherland Est. 2020

Space Hub Sutherland in northern Scotland is developing as a vertical launch spaceport. The site wil…

spaceports

Willis Towers Watson Inspace

development
London Est. 2016

Willis Towers Watson Inspace, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, operates as a spe…

space insurance insurance services

Inmarsat

acquired
London Est. 1979

Inmarsat, now part of Viasat, operates a global mobile satellite communications network. The company…

satellite operators satellite communications

OneWeb

acquired
London Est. 2012

OneWeb is a global communications company building a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation t…

satellite communications connectivity leo

Spire Maritime

acquired
Glasgow Est. 2012

Spire Maritime, a division of Spire Global located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializes in mariti…

maritime analytics satellite operations

Ultra Electronics Space

acquired
London Est. 1993

Ultra Electronics provides space electronics including signal processing, secure communications, and…

electronics defense communications