Despite Virgin Orbit’s recent setback, the UK’s space tech sector eyes 2024 as a transformative year, with potential launches from British soil and growing global interest in space exploration.
Scottish rocket company Skyrora aims to lead the charge, anticipating a landmark year for the industry. Space tech experts predict inevitable launches from UK spaceports, decreased costs for orbital activities, a shift to sustainable rocket fuels, and the transformative impact of generative AI on space technology.
Amid challenges, 2024 holds promise for the UK’s rapidly growing space sector.