New Report Highlights Northern Ireland’s Key Position in the Global Space Economy

Published on March 7, 2025

A new report, commissioned by @MATRIX_NI, has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global space economy and highlights significant opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and satellite communications. The Space Scoping Study outlines a strategic roadmap for enhancing the NI’s role in the sector.

The scoping study is now available to download from (https://matrixni.org/documents/building-on-our-strengths-northern-irelands-growing-space-industry/

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