Research, Innovation and Enterprise

The Edinburgh Space Hub coordinates one of the largest portfolio of space-related research and innovation activities in the UK and Europe, from fundamental science to working with business on new products and services.

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Our Expertise

  • Edinburgh - Space Data Capital of Europe: We are bringing together large volumes of satellite and other geo-spatial data on the new Edinburgh International Data Facility to enable new research and large-scale analysis. ​

  • Next-generation Space Exploration: Advancing frontiers in space communications, robotics and medical science to facilitate satellite development and space exploration missions. ​

  • Sustainable Development and Climate Crisis: We are creating partnerships with companies, NGOs and governments to help them adopt space-enabled research and technologies into their operations, which supports the development of new products and services for a more sustainable future.​

  • Social Dimensions of Outer Space: Leading the research in economic, political, legal and social implications of space activities. ​

  • Sector Leadership: Working with industry bodies to help shape an ecosystem to allow entrepreneurial staff and students to start-up and spin-out.​

  • Facilitating R&D and Knowledge Exchange through Small Research Facilities 

Key Research Facilities

  1.  Small research facilities for Engineering ​

  2. Small research facilities for GeoSciences​

  3. Edinburgh International Data Facility​

  4. The National Robotarium​

  5. Higgs Centre for Innovation (with STFC)

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