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© 2010 RalSpace Space Activities 50 year space heritage (starting with Alouette 1 in 1962) Design / build space instruments (199 to date – 200 th will be GERB-3 to be launched this year on MSG-3) £20M turnover, ~15,000 Users Situated somewhere between academia and industry Space research (astronomy, solar, climate) Provide test & calibration facilities and innovative technology developments in support of space programmes Wide Customer base (UK Govt, Space Agencies/Institutes, UK & overseas industries and Universities) Economic impact (spin-outs, terrestrial applications, Outreach, training)