Going to Mars

Should Scotland aim to go to Mars? Join the conversation as we explore Scotland’s space ambition, its capabilities, and the opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and STEM talent in shaping the future of space.

Scotland’s first national space strategy sets out a vision for growing its space sector over the coming decade and beyond. It identifies the space industry as a major economic opportunity — aiming to expand Scotland’s role in satellite design, manufacture, launch, data services and downstream applications. The strategy proposes a collaborative “Team Scotland” approach bringing together government, industry and academia to drive innovation and inward investment. Join this guided conversation to share your thoughts on Scotland’s space ambitions.