NEWS17 July 2024

Surrey Research Park Chosen as ‘Launch Site’ by Ramon.Space for New UK Subsidiary

We’re over the moon to announce that Ramon.Space, a global pioneer in space computing and communications, has selected our innovative business community as the ‘launchpad’ for their new UK subsidiary.

This milestone marks a giant leap for the Park and underscores the region’s growing reputation as a premier location for space innovators.

Ramon.Space is our tenth space sector company to enrich our vibrant community, further bolstering the region’s position in the global space industry.

Additionally, it is the second international space company this year to select Surrey Research Park for their strategic entry into the UK and European markets.

Ramon.Space UK will serve as a key engineering hub, driving innovation and accelerating advancements in space computing and communications both within the UK and globally.

The company is embarking on significant hiring initiatives to attract top local talent, aiming to enhance its engineering capabilities and foster cutting-edge innovation.

“We see tremendous potential in the UK space sector and are eager to contribute to its growth,” said Avi Shabtai, Chief Executive Officer at Ramon.Space.

“Our high-performance computing systems and processors are designed to meet the rigorous demands of satellite and deep space missions, empowering government agencies and commercial providers to achieve mission success with confidence.”

Caroline Fleming, Director of the Surrey Innovation District, which includes Surrey Research Park, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Ramon.Space team into our innovative business community and Space South Central industry cluster.

“Surrey Research Park has a legacy of being at the cutting-edge of pioneering space technology and we’re thrilled Ramon.Space has recognised the unique benefits we offer businesses looking to seize opportunities in the UK and European space markets.

“We’re especially looking forward to supporting Ramon.Space to thrive as they advance space-based computing and communications, pivotal to unlocking the potential of space.”

Surrey Research Park: A Premier Hub for International Space Pioneers

Ramon.Space has joined a distinguished group of international companies at Surrey Research Park, solidifying the park’s status as a top choice for space sector pioneers entering the UK and European markets.

This spring, Australian innovators Myriota, which specialises in satellite communications for Internet of Things devices, also chose the park as their UK base, becoming the Park’s ninth space company. They join fellow international space pioneers like isardSAT, earth observation experts from Spain, and global aerospace leader Airbus, based in Toulouse, France.

For more information on Ramon.Space visit: ramon.space

To find out more about how Surrey Research Park can help support space companies, check out our dedicated Space page.