Space report welcomed

Posted on 10 Feb 2010 by The Manufacturer

A|D|S, the UK's AeroSpace, Defence and Security trade organisation, welcomed the publication of the Space Innovation and Growth Team report into the future of the UK space industry.

The UK space sector commands 6% of the global market, supports 68,000 jobs, generates £6.5 bn per year for the UK economy and has experienced steady growth of 9% per annum for several years, including during the current recession. A|D|S intends to assist in supporting the space IGT in a similar manner to that used…

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