Discover the Space Capabilities Catalogue

Discover the Space Capabilities Catalogue—your single, free resource for exploring the UK’s dynamic space sector. Whether you’re looking for supply chain partners, academic expertise, or infrastructure insights, this comprehensive guide connects you to key players driving innovation and growth in the industry.

 The UK space sector is rapidly evolving, driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for leadership in space exploration and technology. As this sector expands, the need for a comprehensive, accessible, and detailed overview of its capabilities becomes increasingly critical. This is where the Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC) comes into play.

The SCC is not just a directory, it is a dynamic platform designed to map and explore the breadth of the UK space sector. By bringing together data from industry, academia, and infrastructure, the SCC provides a unified dataset that offers unparalleled insight into the strengths and opportunities within the UK’s space ecosystem.

One of the primary challenges the SCC addresses is the fragmentation of information across the space sector. With hundreds of organisations, academic institutions, and infrastructure facilities dispersed across the UK, it can be difficult to gain a holistic understanding of the sector’s capabilities. The SCC solves this by offering a single, authoritative source of information that stakeholders can rely on to navigate the complexities of the space industry.

Moreover, the SCC plays a crucial role in supporting the discovery of solutions to emerging challenges. Whether it’s identifying key industry players for potential partnerships, understanding the distribution of academic expertise, or locating critical infrastructure, the SCC is a valuable tool for informed decision-making. It also serves as an educational resource, providing insights into the real-world applications of space technology, and helping to inform policy development that supports the growth and sustainability of the sector.

By fostering greater transparency and accessibility, the SCC seeks to strengthen the UK’s position in the global space industry. This catalogue is more than a tool—it is a vital asset in our collective effort to propel the UK to the forefront of space exploration and technology.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to register for the platform to explore these resources and discover how you can contribute to the UK’s thriving space sector.

Industry

 The industry segment of the SCC maps organisations within the UK Space Ecosystem. It provides a profile for each organisation, their geographic locations, and economic data. It utilises a comprehensive taxonomy to provide a detailed view of the UK’s space supply.
The SCC can support the discovery of solutions to emerging challenges, inform policy development, and act as an educational resource for understanding diverse aspects of space technology and its real-world applications.
If you’d like to learn more about how to use our taxonomy, you can find out more here.

Academia

The Academic Expertise Portal (AEP) within the SCC maps the Academic Ecosystem related to space research and innovation in the UK and provides insights into the UK’s strengths and capabilities. The AEP is designed to enable users to navigate the space ecosystem and identify institutions to engage, consult, and collaborate with. The AEP utilises similar language and definitions to the industry side of the SCC to allow for ease of use and comparative analysis between industry and academia.

For a practical example of the AEP in action, check out our latest case study and recent demo webinar.

Infrastructure
 

The SCC has recently ingested data on existing Infrastructure within the UK Space Sector. Whilst this domain is in its infancy for the SCC, it is now host to a comprehensive Infrastructure map outlining facilities and equipment available to the Space Sector across the UK. This resource can help stakeholders understand available facilities, their locations, and how to access them.

If you would like to learn more about the SCC, please reach out.
General SCC & Ecosystem Data Enquires:
Patrick Stewart (Patrick.Stewart@sa.catapult.org.uk)
Academic Expertise Portal:
Ella Brown (Ella.Brown@sa.catapult.org.uk)