UK space agency opens Midlands base at Space Park Leicester

The selection of Space Park Leicester to host one of three new regional offices for the UK Space Agency marks a significant milestone, positioning Leicester as a central hub for space activities in the UK. As part of its nationwide expansion aimed at bolstering the space sector across the country, this move will establish the UK’s executive agency for space activity within the University of Leicester’s pioneering £100 million science and innovation park.

In line with the government’s Levelling Up strategy, this expansion will facilitate closer collaboration between the Agency and the thriving space sector in the UK, while also promoting regional skills and job opportunities. This collaboration aims to drive forward increasingly ambitious missions and capabilities