Scotland's bid to be 'Europe's leading space nation' to be outlined at LA summit

Richard Lochhead , the Innovation Minister, will travel to California this week to boost the profile of Scotland’s expanding space industry.

Lochhead will tell delegates that Scotland’s space sector is in a “world leading position”, and will “problem-solve for the benefit of humankind”. The intention is for delegates to learn more about the latest developments, discuss how to maximise the economic benefits of the sector and analyse how the latest technology could help tackleLochhead will visit ABL Space Systems, the company developing the rocket due to power the UK’s Pathfinder space launch from SaxaVord in Shetland.

“As we push forward to deliver the first regular commercial launch in the UK, we are attracting significant inward investment that is augmenting our considerable existing manufacturing and research capabilities. “As we advance at a rate of knots towards our aim of becoming Europe’s leading space nation by 2030, I look forward to discussing opportunities within the sector and Scotland in particular.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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