Space Café Radio - the Space above Scotland - with Richard Lochhead, MSP
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In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Richard Lochhead, Member of the Scottish Parliament and Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade just before the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen.
Torsten and Minister Lochhead spoke about the space industry in Scotland. Mr Lochhead highlights the rapid growth and impact of the space sector in Scotland, particularly in manufacturing small satellites. He mentions the presence of companies like Spire, AAC Clyde Space, and Mangata, which contribute to Scotland's reputation as a satellite manufacturing hub.
They also discussed the role of universities in Scotland in providing talent and research for the space industry. Mr Lochhead emphasizes the economic benefits of the space sector, including higher-value jobs and export opportunities. He also talks about Scotland's focus on space sustainability and the support available from the Scottish government for companies interested in settling in Scotland.
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1. Space Cafe Radio - the Space above Scotland - with Richard Lochhead, MSP (00:00:00)
2. Scotland's Contribution to the Global Space Sector (00:01:50)
3. The Role of Universities in Space Development (00:03:34)
4. The Space Economy in Scotland (00:04:56)
5. The Future of Space Launches in Scotland (00:06:46)
6. Regulatory Challenges in the Space Industry (00:08:08)
7. Attracting Foreign Companies to Scotland's Space Industry (00:09:13)
8. Space Sustainability in Scotland (00:10:18)
9. Expectations for the Space Tech Expo (00:13:40)
10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:15:09)
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