Publications in: Space
Top Trends in Space, 2026
| Published: | 13 January, 2026 |
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London Economics’ Space Team outlines the major space industry trends to watch this year, including Amazon LEO, SpaceX IPO prospects, D2D delivery, lunar exploration, and European programmes.
Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024
| Published: | 15 July, 2025 |
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Since its inception in 1992 by the British National Space Centre (BNSC), the Size and Health of the UK Space Industry report series has acted as the single most important source of data that delivers statistics and analysis on the performance, vitality, and challenges faced by UK organisations operating in the space sector. Now implemented […]
Evaluating the Economic Benefits of Spectrum Sharing in Great Britain
| Published: | 10 July, 2025 |
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About the study London Economics has developed a new economic framework to assess the benefits of spectrum sharing between mobile networks and Wi-Fi services in the Upper 6 GHz across Great Britain for the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This study was part of DSIT’s regulatory ‘Spectrum Sandboxes’ initiative to support innovative […]
Disruptive Launch and the Shift from a Mass to a Cost Paradigm in Satellite Communications
| Published: | 13 November, 2024 |
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Launch has been one of the space industry’s fundamental constraints, imposing limitations on the size, mass, cost, and capabilities of spacecraft and the payloads they carry. This has served to restrict satellite communications (satcoms) to a small niche within a significantly larger telecommunications ecosystem. The arrival of “Super Heavy” Lift Launch Vehicles (SHLVs) offer a […]
To Launch, or Not to Launch? A Model of Space Debris and Satellite Operator Decision Making
| Published: | 19 November, 2024 |
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In this paper, presented at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan , 14-18 October 2024, we develop a dynamic economic model that considers the choice of multiple satellite operators on whether to develop and launch a satellite. This choice is dependent on the risk of collision, which is modelled as a function of […]
Size & Health 2024 Survey: UKSA CEO Call to Action Letter
| Published: | 22 October, 2024 |
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CALL TO ACTION – Please participate in the ‘Size & Health of the UK Space Industry 2024’ Survey Dear colleague, I am writing to encourage you to participate in the 2024 survey, which we are launching today. Comprehensive outputs from the Size & Health research are important for UKSA and DSIT to make evidence-based decisions […]
Size and Health 2024: Data Preparation List
| Published: | 22 October, 2024 |
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Years 2021/22 (only a select few questions request this year) 2022/23 2023/24 (if actual data is unavailable, please estimate/forecast) Data Categories The following data will assist in responding to the survey, but if data are not available, please provide approximations. Income from UK space-related activities, with breakdowns by: Customer region (UK, Europe, Northern America etc.) […]
Size and Health 2024: Data Protection
| Published: | 22 October, 2024 |
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This survey is conducted by London Economics, on behalf of the UK Space Agency. Participation is voluntary. By participating in the survey, you are providing data to London Economics (the data processor) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) / UK Space Agency (the data controller). London Economics is a leading independent economic […]
Crouching Rivals, Not-So-Hidden Dragon: SpaceX and the Future of Launch Competition – Part 1
| Published: | 18 September, 2024 |
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In light of SpaceX’s recent uncharacteristic setbacks and Boeing’s ongoing challenges, the lack of a strong spaceflight competitor has never been more evident. The industry’s heavy reliance on a single provider raises concerns, yet the current landscape shows little sign of shifting. This first Space in Focus instalment of a two-part series on an outlook […]
Staying on Course: The Vital Role of GPS Backup Systems
| Published: | 14 June, 2024 |
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Incidents of GPS disruption lasting 24 hours or more at Dallas Fort Worth and Denver International Airport in 2022 caused no observable impact but provoked discourse – alternative methods of navigation are a necessity where essential procedures rely on GPS. Backup systems at both airports salvaged operations and maintained service in the absence of the […]