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A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Harwell, has been launched by the UK and European space agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

The joint plan, unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow, includes strengthening work on the centre\u2019s 5G\/6G hub with a focus on satellite telecommunications and the wider applications of satellite services, which already support around \u00a3360 billion of UK GDP.
\nThe space agencies will explore the potential for a space quantum technologies laboratory and the further development of activities related to in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing \u2013 vital for improving sustainability, prolonging the lifetime of satellites in orbit, and delivering new services to businesses and citizens.
\nThe UK Space Agency has also announced five new projects, worth \u00a32.1 million, to help tackle key skills gaps identified by the UK space industry. The funding will boost the availability of training programmes, courses and other learning interventions that can break down barriers to opportunities within this fast-growing, high-tech sector.
\nThe projects will be led by the universities of Edinburgh, Leicester and Portsmouth, the Royal Institute of Navigation, and Plastron Training, a specialist provider of training services focused on safety in the commercial space sector.
\nUK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate said: \u201cAs a founding member of the European Space Agency, UK scientists and engineers contribute to global scientific and commercial space endeavors, furthering human knowledge and bringing the benefits of space technologies to citizens on Earth.
\nTogether with ESA, we believe there is vast potential to build on the success of the ECSAT facility in Harwell, to support even more businesses, accelerate the development of new technologies and take advantage of the UK\u2019s wider strengths in science and innovation.
\nAs space is a growing industry, we are also taking concrete steps to improve the availability of dedicated training programmes, which will help address skills gaps identified by the sector.\u201d
\nESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said: \u201cECSAT is ESA\u2019s home in the UK and a vital facility for Europe\u2019s overall space ambitions. Together with the UK Space Agency we want to build on ECSAT\u2019s leadership role in commercial space applications and telecommunications, push forward new initiatives in high-growth areas, deliver better services to all European citizens, and grow our UK workforce to 200 people by 2030.
\nI\u2019ve enjoyed spending time at Farnborough this week and meeting with so many of our current, and potential future, partners who we will work with to make this shared vision a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Above, from left to right: Dr Paul Bate, Josef Aschbacher, Laurent Jaffart and David Parker. Credit: UK Space Agency \/ Max Alexander<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Harwell, has been launched by the UK and European space agencies The joint plan, unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow, includes strengthening work on the centre\u2019s 5G\/6G hub with a focus … <\/p>\n

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