EDINBURGH - Celestia UK, specialists in the advancement of antenna systems used for tracking satellites, has announced that Heriot-Watt University's Research Park will be its permanent base in Scotland after a successful five month residency at the University's Global Research Innovation and Discovery (GRID) facility.
Establishing the business at the Research Park, which is the largest science park in Scotland’s capital, will enable the company to embark on its next development phase, which includes setting up new lab and assembly facilities, as well as provide it with a larger base to deliver cutting-edge innovation in satellite-on-the-move user terminals and gateway systems.
Following a £2.5 million R&D award from Scottish Enterprise earlier this year to develop a new electronic scanning antenna, Celestia UK will create 18 new jobs in Scotland, recruiting engineers across several different disciplines.
The Research Park is recognized internationally as a center for high caliber science and engineering research. In its new facilities, Celestia UK will also design and produce a flat panel satellite antenna for aircraft, pioneering a next generation satellite link for enhanced in-flight connectivity.
Scotland has a strong and growing reputation in the space industry with companies in the sector increasing from 104 to 132 between 2016 and 2019. 18% of jobs in the UK space sector are now based in Scotland, according to the UK Space Agency.
The Research Park provides the flexibility for Celestia UK to establish lab facilities as well as offices, and to grow as the business develops. It offers the opportunity to connect with other companies with similar facilities and expertise. Additionally, the National Robotarium, a world-class R&D facility in robotics and autonomous systems, will open on Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus next year.
For more information about Celestia UK's growth and development plans, plus details of current job opportunities, please go to https://www.celestia-uk.com/.
