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Reinventing Space Conference
This year's conference programme runs across three consecutive days, Monday 27 October – Wednesday 29 October, with the option to attend any or all days.
Each day will consist of a combination of talks from selected presenters, as well as dedicated panel sessions and invited Keynote talks aligned with each day's theme.
The conference will host a Gala Dinner on the evening of the second day, Tuesday 28 October, which will include the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards – this event is not to be missed!
The theme of this year's conference is ‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’ and will focus on the challenges and emerging issues presented by the increase in commercially funded activities, advances in technology, and the recent rapid changes in international relationships:
“We are facing a number of significant and rapidly accelerating changes that point towards an unprecedented shift in how we operate and collaborate in the international space arena. In particular, the compounding of three influential factors will change the operating context for all of us; The near-exponential drop in the cost of access to space; the integration of AI and automation into our upstream and downstream activities; and the effect of the changing geopolitics of space”
Technological, geopolitical and economic forces are all in play and this is a chance to talk about them collectively; what capabilities we should be investing in and how to reframe our priorities to remain relevant in this new era. The conference will encourage critical discussion and the assessment of the key assumptions and bold new ideas as we review our current activities and ask the question …have we got it right?
Global MilSatCom 2025
Connect, Learn, and Shape the Future of MilSatCom.
Now in its 27th year, Global MilSatCom is the definitive event for military satellite communications, bringing together 1,000+ senior military, government, and industry leaders from 45+ nations.
Renowned for its unmatched military participation, the conference delivers future-focused content, trusted insights, and strategic dialogue at the highest level.
With access to 100+ expert speakers, this is your platform to gain critical knowledge, influence real-world capability development, expand your global network, and showcase your solutions to those shaping the future of defence and space.
Orbit South Central: November 2025
On Wednesday 26th November 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at the University of Southampton’s Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTiH).
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers to be announced soon.
Guest Parking at Southampton FTiH Orbit South Central
There is ample free parking for visitors in car parks adjacent to the FTiH building which lies parallel and adjacent to the Axis Centre on Venture Rd.
We would encourage you to use public transport to join us at this month's Orbit but appreciate this is not always possible.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Defence Space Conference 2025
UK Space Command’s Defence Space Conference is the leading platform for all those who seek to influence and play a role in the development and operation of the UK’s military space capabilities.
The Defence Space Conference brings together senior UK military and government officials, space commanders from international partners and allies, and leaders in disruptive technologies. It’s the UK’s primary event for sharing strategic plans, operational capability targets, and programme delivery milestones for the space domain. It also facilitates dialogue and deepens UK defence’s relationships with partners across government, the space industrial sector, international partners and academia.
Orbit South Central: October 2025
On Wednesday 22nd October 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at IDEALondon.
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Whether you're an academic, an industry pro, or just passionate about the cosmos, this is an unmissable opportunity to join the conversation and collaborate on the future of UK space.
Speakers include:
Jodie Faitakis from Entrepreneurial Spark
Zoë Bowden from Wren Junction
John Chinner from Airbus
Harris Karim from Dilfy
Joaquin Perez-Grande from Satellite Applications Catapult
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
World Space Week 2025 - University of Portsmouth
Saturday 4 October 25
Gosport World Space Week Trail Launch
Come and take part in hands-on Space activities at Gosport Discovery Centre and find your first rocket on the digital space trail around Gosport.
Event Location: Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT
Event Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 7 October 25
Gravitational Waves - The First Ten Years of a New Astronomy
Spend an evening with experts from UoP's ICG celebrating new discoveries from the first ten years of gravitational wave astronomy and plans for the future of this exciting new field of research.
Wednesday 8 October 25
Space and Creativity
Can Art and Science boost each other? Absolutely - and a good example is the exploration of the topic of Space. David Bacon, Director of the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, will lead a presentation and discussion about how we can generate beautiful new work as creatives and science fans, inspired by our home: the Universe.
Event Location: Aspex Gallery, PO1 3BF
Event Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Thursday 9 October 25
Schools Space Exhibition
An invitation-only event at Portsmouth Guildhall for schools featuring workshops and activities run by local space scientists at the University of Portsmouth, space companies and STEM outreach organisations. FULLY BOOKED.
Event Location: Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2AB
Event Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 9 October 25
Space - Exploration vs Exploitation
An expert panel discussion on the current and future opportunities made possible through exploring space and space technology.
Event Location: Park Building, PO1 2BZ
Event Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Events after World Space Week
The Gosport Digital Trail will be finishing on Thursday 30 October. Come and join us for hands-on space activities and ask us any questions about the digital trail activities.
Event Location: Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT
Event Time: 11:00 - 15:00
CySpace CCN UK Cyber and Space Domain Awareness Capability Mapping Workshop
The CySpace Connected Capability Network (CCN) is led by SpaceWest and delivered in partnership with Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Space South Central, North West Space Cluster, Space North East, Space Wales, Space East and Space Northern Ireland as well as cyber clusters across the UK.
The programme is funded and supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult as part of their Connected Capability programme. The CCN aims to increase resilience of UK space infrastructure. The programme brings together partners from across industry, academia and government within space domain awareness (SDA) and cyber security to map capabilities and expertise that can be leveraged to create new products and address critical vulnerabilities. The program began with Working Group workshops involving UK-wide representation from government, academia and industry to identify key UK cyber and SDA requirements to inform a Requirements Catalogue.
The Cyspace CCN is hosting regional workshops to contribute towards a UK-wide mapping exercise of space domain awareness and cyber security capabilities during Summer 2025. Each workshop will identify key cyber and SDA capabilities, and map them to the Requirement Catalogue. The Capability Mapping workshops will hold up to 100 attendees and last around 10:00-16:00. The workshops will take place throughout the UK in the North East, North West, Central South, South West, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland between May and September in Summer 2025.
Orbit South Central: September 2025
On Wednesday 10th of September 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at Surrey Space Centre.
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers include:
Rakesh Verma from Lab287
Jason Wakeling from Bridgeworks
Rob Denton-Powell from Calnex Solutions
Lucia Fonseca De La Bella from University of Surrey
Guest Parking at Surrey Orbit South Central
We would encourage you to use public transport to join us at this month's Orbit, but appreciate this is not always possible. Attendees who will be driving will need to email their car registration plate details to info@spacesouthcentral.com before close of play on Friday 5th September, to ensure you will receive free parking. You will need to park in the north car park.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon
Orbit South Central: July 2025
On Wednesday 23rd July 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central.
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers include:
Toby Moore from Possible
Stephen Woodhouse from Innovate UK
Richard Jacklin from Plextek
Jason Hopkins from Ordnance Survey
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Orbit South Central: June 2025
On Wednesday 25th of June 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at the University of Southampton, Senate Room, Building 37 (George Thomas Building)!
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers include:
Professor Peter Smith from the University of Southampton
Kathryn Graham from KISPE
Dr Federico Romei from Ohm Space
Keith Russell from Made Smarter UK
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Orbit South Central - May 2025
On Wednesday 28th May 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at Surrey Space Centre.
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers include:
- Victor Kwan from Vicinity
- Allen Jiang from Amelia Space
- Carl McMahon from Circuits Integrated
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Orbit South Central - April 2025
On Tuesday, 29th April 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory.
Created with the aim of connecting key players in the UK space industry and providing an opportunity to discover the region’s space-related activities, whilst discussing the sector on both a local and national level. Our monthly networking events are an occasion in which we can meet to share our knowledge and skills. A chance to hear the latest news, and funding opportunities whilst listening to experts across the sector share their thoughts and ideas.
Speakers for this month include:
Simon Rose - Head of Science and Technology, Airbus
Sara Alão - Chief Executive Officer, Stars Edge Ltd
Peter Gould - Managing Director, Multiple Access Communications Ltd
We have also dedicated time to tour the facilities at MSSL.
Please note: There is limited parking on site, so we have arranged for bus transportation from Guildford at 09.30, returning at 13.15 from MSSL.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at victoria.may-chamberlain@port.ac.uk. You can follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts where we share regular updates about our work and events.
By applying for tickets, you will automatically be registered for our monthly newsletter. Should you wish to opt out, please email info@spacesouthcentral.com.
We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Farnborough International Space Show
The UK’s largest international event dedicated to advancing the commercial space age and strengthening space domain defence.
ISRSE 40
Get your tickets for The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) at Farnborough International taking place 17th-21st March 2025!
Orbit South Central: February 2025
On Wednesday 26th of February 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at the Future Towns Innovation Hub in Southampton!
Orbit South Central: January 2025
On Wednesday 29th January 2025, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at Surrey Space Centre.
EXTRAordinary Orbit South Central: December 2024
We’re thrilled to invite you to an EXTRAordinary Orbit South Central at IDEALondon! This is the event to connect, discover, and shape the future of the UK space industry.
Orbit South Central: November 2024
On Wednesday 27th November 2024, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central.
Global MilSatCom 2024
Enabling you to Connect with, Learn from and Shape the MilSatCom Community.
Fit4Space Session Eight: Product Regulatory Compliance
On the 23rd October after Orbit South Central, join us after at 13:00pm for 'Fit4Space', a technical workshop delivered by Airbus and Surrey Satellite Technologies
Orbit South Central: October 2024
On Wednesday 22nd May 2024, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at the Axis Conference Centre in Southampton!
Discussion of the National Space Strategy
Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, will speak about the publication of the National Space Strategy and its implications, followed by a panel discussion and networking opportunities
6GIC-CLICK Featuring Non-Terrestrial Networks - Towards 6G
Join this exciting event at the Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) at the University of Surrey in Guildford, for the sixth edition of the 6GIC SeLected Advanced TopICs WorKshop Series (6GIC-CLICK)
ESA 101 - Portsmouth
Join ESA for a practical and informative event designed to help businesses like yours engage with ESA and the UK Space Agency.
Defence Space Conference 2024
UK Space Command’s Defence Space Conference is the leading platform for all those who seek to influence and play a role in the development and operation of the UK’s military space capabilities.
Winning Funding in Space – Preparation is Key Webinar
Join Victoria Christmas, Bid Strategist, and Dan Smith, Space South Central, for a webinar designed to get you ready to bid and translate your idea into a workable proposal for submission. This one-hour lunchtime session will look at key requirements required across Innovate UK, UK Space Agency (UKSA), European Space Agency (ESA) and Research England Development funds.
Fit4Space Session Seven: Top 10 challenges in developing industrial maturity
On the18th September after Orbit South Central, join us after at 13:00pm for 'Fit4Space', a technical workshop delivered by Airbus and Surrey Satellite Technologies . Each 1-hour session will be based around a specific theme. This month we will tackle understanding 'Top 10 challenges in developing industrial maturity'. Providing relevant information and practical advice on how to get in the Space Sector supply chain.
Orbit South Central: September 2024
On Wednesday, September 2024, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central at Surrey Space Centre.
Space Comm Scotland
Space-Comm Expo Scotland will follow the award-winning format of previous events with Scottish based companies to the fore alongside international exhibitors, product demonstrations, keynote speakers, multiple conference theatres, roundtables and 1-2-1 networking opportunities
Defence in Space
A two-day free International event tackling a diversity of topics from both the industry & the public sector. Topics include MilSat, Space ISR, Space Domain Awareness, Earth Observation, Geospatial, Multi-orbits, PNT, Satcom, Space Security & Cyber and Defence Strategies. This conference is free of charge and organised by and for the Space & Defence industry.
Fit4Space Session 6: Space Equipment Standards
On the 31st July after Orbit South Central, join us after at 13:00pm for 'Fit4Space', a technical workshop delivered by Airbus and Surrey Satellite Technologies . Each 1-hour session will be based around a specific theme. This month we will tackle understanding 'Space Equipment Standards (ECSS and decrement to New Space)'.
Orbit South Central: July 2024
On Wednesday 31st July 2024, Space South Central is delighted to host our monthly networking event, Orbit South Central.
Farnborough International Air Show
Taking place 22-26 July, Farnborough International Airshow 2024 will host leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation and defence industries and beyond. Join your peers on the global stage to showcase the latest innovations and embark on ground-breaking collaboration and partnership.
The Synergy and Shared Opportunities of Maritime and Space Technologies
Places are limited and due to security issues, registration must be made a good time ahead of the event, so please register your place as soon as you can.