The UK Space Agency has signed for circa 10,500 sq ft of space at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire for its new HQ.
The agency intends to move into the Quad Two building at the campus, which boasts one of the largest clusters of space-related businesses in Europe, later this year.
Stuart Grant, chief executive of Harwell Campus, said: “We’re delighted to welcome The UK Space Agency to the thriving space cluster of over 100 organisations at Harwell Campus. Their presence cements the campus’ position as a leading international space hub and will help leverage synergies, drive innovation, and foster partnerships with key industry players.”
Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, added: “This is a transformational moment for both the UK Space Agency and UK space innovation. The UK space sector is growing rapidly and moving closer to the industry we serve will boost growth, improve relationships with regional organisations and support a strong, diverse and resilient sector.
“We have seen a significant rise of space organisations across the UK and it’s crucial that we nurture skills and expertise, both established and emerging, to ensure we continue this journey.”
Rob Beatson, partner at Bidwells, said: “The UK Space Agency’s decision to establish its headquarters at Harwell further highlights the campus’ standing in the UK space industry. It’s also another clear signal that our region is not just competing, but leading in the global space sector, and will ensure the ARC brand continues attracting the world’s leading science and technology innovators to Oxfordshire.”
