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Fragomen's Guide to Attracting Talent to the Space Sector: Navigating the UK Immigration System

October 7, 2024

Space

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Charlotte Wills

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Kelly Hardman

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London, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

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Laxmi Limbani

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

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London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

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Laxmi Limbani

Director

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

Related industries

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Charlotte-Wills

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Partner

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9130

Kelly-Hardman

Kelly Hardman

Director

London, United Kingdom

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T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

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Laxmi Limbani

Director

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

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  • Space & Sustainability Part 1: How Space Innovation Can Drive Sustainability on Earth
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By: Charlotte Wills, Kelly Hardman, Laxmi Limbani

The UK’s space sector is a thriving and significant contributor to the national economy, experiencing substantial growth and investment. After the US, it is the most attractive destination for space investment globally.

With the annual global space sector forecasted to grow by up to 11% throughout the next decade, the UK’s space organisations have significant potential for further growth, investment and innovation around activities such as Earth observation, manufacturing and satellite connectivity.

There is, therefore, a clear imperative to attract and ensure a future pipeline of space talent in the UK. With the post-Brexit immigration system, there are now multiple visa options open to employers in this sector as well as to the overseas employees they wish to recruit across the panoply of skills, divided between ‘sponsored’ and ‘unsponsored’ routes.

Fill out the form below to receive a copy of Fragomen’s “Attracting Talent to the Space Sector: Navigating the UK Immigration System” for an overview of the available visa routes for those working in and recruiting in the sector and contact us for more information. Be sure to check out some of Fragomen's other space-related resources on the right-hand side of this page for more insights. 

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Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Related contacts

Charlotte-Wills

Charlotte Wills

Partner

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9130

Kelly-Hardman

Kelly Hardman

Director

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

Photo of Laxmi Limbani

Laxmi Limbani

Director

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

Related industries

  • Space and Aerospace

Related insights

  • Green Skills Series: Exploring the Convergence of Environmental Sustainability and Space Technology
  • Space & Sustainability Part 1: How Space Innovation Can Drive Sustainability on Earth
  • Space & Sustainability Part 2: The Role of Mobility in Ensuring the Space Industry’s Growth
View all insights

Related offices

  • London
  • Sheffield

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Charlotte-Wills

Charlotte Wills

Partner

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9130

Kelly-Hardman

Kelly Hardman

Director

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

Photo of Laxmi Limbani

Laxmi Limbani

Director

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

Related industries

  • Space and Aerospace

Related insights

  • Green Skills Series: Exploring the Convergence of Environmental Sustainability and Space Technology
  • Space & Sustainability Part 1: How Space Innovation Can Drive Sustainability on Earth
  • Space & Sustainability Part 2: The Role of Mobility in Ensuring the Space Industry’s Growth
View all insights

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  • Facebook
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Share

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Related contacts

Charlotte-Wills

Charlotte Wills

Partner

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9130

Kelly-Hardman

Kelly Hardman

Director

London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

Photo of Laxmi Limbani

Laxmi Limbani

Director

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2132

Related industries

  • Space and Aerospace

Related insights

  • Green Skills Series: Exploring the Convergence of Environmental Sustainability and Space Technology
  • Space & Sustainability Part 1: How Space Innovation Can Drive Sustainability on Earth
  • Space & Sustainability Part 2: The Role of Mobility in Ensuring the Space Industry’s Growth
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