ISAM Ignition: Belfast Conference Sparks UK’s Role in Space Innovation
In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) is transforming how we build, maintain, and use infrastructure in orbit. These technologies allow spacecraft to be assembled, serviced, or upgraded directly in space, and enables the production of highvalue materials in the space environment – unlocking exciting new operational possibilities. This year’s ISAM conference, hosted in Belfast, brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders from government, industry, and academia. The event served as a platform to align ambitions, share progress, and highlight the UK’s growing leadership in this rapidly evolving sector. Notably, companies like Space Forge – pioneering semiconductor production on-orbit and securing the UK’s largest Series A investment for space tech at £30 million – demonstrated…