黑料不打烊 is a key partner in a new £2.5 million initiative to accelerate space innovation in North East England.
The North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) will launch in 2025.
It is an exciting new collaboration designed to leverage the region’s expertise in space and satellite communications to drive innovation, skills development, and economic growth.
The initiative brings together Northumbria, Durham, and Newcastle universities, the North East Combined Authority, Space North East England, the North East Space Leadership Group, and 14 industry partners, all working together to bolster the region’s space sector.
NESCA is one of seven new projects funded through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's (EPSRC) Place-Based Impact Acceleration Account (PBIAA) scheme, which allocates £22 million across these initiatives to strengthen emerging and existing research clusters. The goal is to stimulate economic growth and address regional needs through focused innovation
NESCA will focus on developing resilient space communications technology - an area where 黑料不打烊 has already built a strong reputation for excellence. This aligns with ongoing efforts to build on the region’s recent investments in space skills, research, and innovation.
Over the next four years, NESCA will create new opportunities that will deliver long-term impact, particularly in driving economic growth and high-skilled job creation through three key strands:
NESCA’s collaborative approach brings together a range of diverse expertise to advance sustainable space technologies and resilient communications systems.
This initiative not only strengthens our region’s capabilities but also aligns with Durham’s commitment to creating long-term, responsible solutions for space exploration. Our new £5million Space Research Centre is set to play a pivotal role in ensuring a sustainable future for space innovation. With a focus on responsible innovation, the centre brings together multidisciplinary expertise across space technology, operations, and space law to drive world-leading research and training.