Space-Comm Expo

11-12 March 2025

Visit us at the UK’s largest and most influential space industry event.

Space-Comm Expo is the UK’s leading space industry event, featuring 200+ exhibitors, 120+ speakers, and 5,000 attendees. It attracts leaders from NASA, the European Space Agency, the United Nations, and more, connecting experts across government, defence, aerospace, and academia.

Now in its fifth year, the event offers exhibitors, product demos, keynote talks, conference tracks, workshops, and networking opportunities.

The NMIS Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) team will unveil their recoverable launch vehicle concept from the Stratelite Space and Photonics project, showcasing cutting-edge design and manufacturing innovation for the space industry. 

Experts from across NMIS will be on hand to discuss how we’re helping companies of all sizes tackle space manufacturing challenges with practical, scalable solutions.

As part of the Environmental Task Force, we’ll be hosting a workshop on sustainable manufacturing in the space sector. Additionally, we’ll be leading a session exploring how RTOs play a vital role in strengthening the space manufacturing sector by bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Speakers sessions

Tue 11 Mar, 15:00-16:00

Sustainable manufacturing for space workshop

In-space activity is growing rapidly, increasing the need for sustainable design, manufacturing, and operations to protect Earth’s atmosphere and declutter space. This interactive workshop by the Environmental Task Force will explore challenges and opportunities for sustainable manufacturing in the UK space sector. Key topics include launch emissions, satellite burn-up, and reusability, highlighting why sustainability is essential for business and orbital environments. Participants will engage in discussions on improving sustainability and overcoming barriers. The session aims to foster understanding and support for sustainable practices within the space industry.

Speakers:

  • Euan Harvey, Business Development & Innovation Manager, Science Technology Facilities Council 

     

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Wed 12 Mar, 10:30-11:30

Accelerating space innovation: The RTO advantage

This session explores how Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) drive innovation, collaboration, and workforce development in the space sector. Focusing on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), attendees will gain insights into RTOs' role in advancing technology, supporting commercialisation, and contributing to national space strategies.

Key topics include cutting-edge research, practical applications, and the development of a recoverable second-stage space launch vehicle. A 30-minute expert panel will follow, featuring industry, academia, and government leaders discussing collaboration opportunities in space manufacturing.

Speakers:

  • Prof Iain Bomphray, Director Lightweight Manufacturing Centre, NMIS
  • Dr Steven Halliday, Head of Business Development and Strategy, NMIS
  • Kareema Hilton, Machining Applications Theme Lead, NMIS
  • Dr Alex Goodhand, Space Manufacturing Lead, Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Pamela Smith, Vice President of Future Programmes, AAC Clyde Space
  • Prof Massimiliano Vasile, Professor of Space Systems Engineering and Director of the Aerospace Centre of Excellence, University of Strathclyde  
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