NI SPACE facilitates meaningful knowledge exchange and develops collaborations to maximise potential, drive economic growth and progress the space sector.
Joined September 2023
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Jan 22
NI Space is delighted to be the supporting partner for the global @ATMS_Belfast | Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Summit at the ICC Belfast in February 2027
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🚀 We’ve launched! ATMS Belfast is live!
Join us in Belfast from 2-3 February 2027 for a high-level forum exploring the future of aerospace, space, and maritime manufacturing.
More coming soon… ⏳
Learn more: atms.belfast.com
Follow for updates!
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20 Oct 2025
🌍Can satellites help Northern Ireland’s public sector work smarter, not harder? We’re exploring ways space tech could save time, cut costs and support better decision-making.
Read more: nispace.org/.../can-space-he…
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15 Oct 2025
This Month’s Spotlight: CCP Gransden
Founded over 130 years ago, CCP Gransden has evolved from shipbuilding to space innovation.
A leader in advanced composites, they create lightweight structures, fuel tanks, and pressure vessels for satellites and launch vehicles.
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3 Oct 2025
Today Robert Hill attended the Tech Industry Alliance’s special event, “Liftoff: Unlocking Space Sector Opportunities for the Southwest”, at @blackrockcastle!
📸 Below Robert is pictured with former NASA Astronaut and Space Shuttle/ISS veteran Dan Tani.
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9 Jul 2025
Following our attendance at the Big Data: Space Solutions for Society conference, we’re excited to announce that we have rejoined @Eurisy1.
Eurisy’s next General Assembly will be hosted in Belfast next year, in partnership with @UKSpaceAgencyPB @UK!
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26 Jun 2025
Our Cluster Manager attended a workshop at Queen’s AMIC on how space-based tech can support NI public sector workflows
Hosted by NI Space Office it explored use cases, potential savings, and upcoming free workshops in Ballykelly and Belfast this September eventbrite.com/cc/using-spac…
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25 Jun 2025
🚀 A major milestone for the UK and Northern Ireland's space sector!
The new UK Industrial Strategy 2025 names Space as a frontier industry with £80M backing. NI is ready to lead with talent, innovation & infrastructure.
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27 May 2025
🛰️ NI cyber, space & tech businesses! Join the CySpace CCN Workshop at Queen's University Belfast, 3 June 2025. E
xplore how your cyber expertise applies to the growing UK space sector.
Limited spaces - register now! ➡️ bit.ly/3Hb2Wbr
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25 Mar 2025
🚀 Breaking Boundaries: Empowering Women in Space 🚀
The @spacegovuk Accelerator's Breaking Boundaries whitepaper highlights challenges women entrepreneurs face in the space industry (just 12% of the sector!).
➡️Read the full report here: bit.ly/NISPACE-News-Empoweri…
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14 Mar 2025
🚀 Belfast to Host ISAM Conference 2025!
From 4-6 June, @BelfastICC will welcome global experts to explore ISAM, a £11B industry shaping the future of space. A major moment for NI’s space sector!
Read the full story here: bit.ly/4h6gj92
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19 Feb 2025
Rosemary Coogan’s Journey to Space🌍
Northern Irish-born Dr Rosemary Coogan, an @esa astronaut candidate, joined Robert Hill at @niscifest to discuss her path to space!🚀
She shared insights on training, exploration & NI’s role in space.
Watch here: youtu.be/K5hUM2GDlGU
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11 Feb 2025
🚀 Europe’s first lunar lander – history in the making! 🌕
Belfast will play a key role in building & testing the Argonaut Lunar Lander’s propulsion module as part of @Thales_Alenia_S's €862M @esa contract.
📺 Watch NI SPACE Cluster Manager Robert Hill on @utv!
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10 Dec 2024
🔊Robert Hill Discusses Satellite Innovations for Lough Neagh on @bbcradioulster
Yesterday, our Cluster Manager, Robert Hill, featured on BBC Evening Extra for an insightful discussion on groundbreaking satellite technology
Listen to the interview below
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9 Dec 2024
Three Companies Lead Research to Tackle Blue Green Algae in Lough Neagh
NI SPACE, @spacegovuk & DAERA have awarded £360K to @_3DEO, Plastic-i & @UniofNewcastle to develop satellite tech for monitoring algae blooms, protecting NI waterways.
Full story: bit.ly/3D9JERS
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6 Dec 2024
🌟 Great evening at the ADS Industry Annual Reception!
Last night, our Cluster Manager joined a group of industry leaders and organisations at Stormont’s Long Gallery.
We’re so proud to be part of this vibrant and innovative industry!
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21 Nov 2024
💥 Save the date!
The UK’s 2nd ISAM Conference lands @ICCBelfast, 4-6 June 2025 🚀. Hosted by @spacegovuk & @SatAppsCatapult, it’s bigger than ever—uniting global experts to explore the opportunities within ISAM.
Details soon! 🔗gov.uk/government/news/dates…
#ISAMConference #NISPACE
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13 Nov 2024
🌟 Congrats to Robert Hill on receiving the Ambassador Lifetime Achievement Award at the Visit Belfast Ambassador Awards
As NI Space Cluster Manager and Chair of @MATRIX_NI, Robert’s dedication are pivotal in bringing opportunities to NI's thriving space sector!
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10 Oct 2024
Space Tech to Monitor Algae in Lough Neagh Launched! 🛰️
@spacegovuk, NI SPACE & @daera_ni have launched a £360K competition for satellite & remote sensing solutions to predict, detect, & track blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
Read more: bit.ly/3U5yymh
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7 Oct 2024
🚀 Northern Ireland launches the Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) at @QUBelfast AMIC Harbour site, boosting the region’s role in the UK space sector! Part of @SatAppsCatapult's network, it empowers businesses to harness satellite tech for innovation.
Read more: bit.ly/4eU9oyY
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4 Oct 2024
🚀 Belfast hosted the UK launch of #WorldSpaceWeek2024!
🌍 Leaders in climate action gathered to showcase how space tech is tackling climate change. Key attendees: @Thales_Alenia_S, @OrdnanceSurvey, @esa, @NCEOscience, @spacegovuk & more!
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/3NejSxA
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