Ten of the Best
UK Space Industry Websites

As the UK space industry grows and competition increases, companies are finding innovative ways to tell the world about their ideas, products and services. By utilising high-resolution satellite images, 3D modelling and video, web designers are doing some amazing work to help British SpaceTech organisations stand out from the crowd.

Space marketing is the new
frontier for digital creatives.

From clean space propulsion systems to precision manufacturing, here are some of the websites leading the way in great design and function.

1. Satellite Applications Catapult

Site design by Framework Design

Helping organisations bring new services to the satellite market.
(Check out the design of the UK Space Ecosystem Cluster Directory.)

2. Pulsar Fusion

Site design by Create

A clean space propulsion systems and services company.
(Amazing videos demonstrating rocket propulsion. Love the energy and attention to detail on every page.)

3. Denroy

Site design by Pale Blue Dot

Design and manufacture of engineered polymer components and solutions.
(Great use of video and photos that show the people and processes, not just the products.)

4. In-Space Missions

Site design by CRUX

Design, build and operate physical and digital space missions.
(Take a look at the CRUX case study for the full branding treatment including signage and merchandise.)

5. Spaceport Cornwall

Site design by LEAP

Providing a safe, dedicated and responsible way to access space, capable of supporting small satellite launches and connecting people, businesses and ideas.
(With eco-friendly design and hosting.)

6. Virgin Galactic

Site design unknown/in-house

Suborbital space tourism flights.
(The site is as futuristic as their space travel and has a great gallery with downloadable video content.)

7. Star-Dundee

Site design by KIN

An aerospace engineering company focused on spacecraft on-board data-handling and processing technology.
(Nice use of a simple slider on the home page.)

8. UK Research and Innovation

Site design unknown/in-house

Investing in research and innovation across the UK.
(Functional, informative site with effective use of colour to help navigate the various Councils.)

9. Open Cosmos

Site design by Apollo Creative Co

Design, build, launch and operate advanced satellites.
(A clean, light design with bright colours and strong images.)

10. Tim Peake

Site design by Buzzword

Solider, Parent, Pilot, Astronaut.
(A great personal website showcasing Tim Peake’s career, speaking and books. Lots of educational resources and ‘Ask an Astronaut’ questions.)

Will look forward to seeing more design inspiration as the UK Space Industry grows.

For the latest information on funding and initiatives visit the UK Space Agency website.

Posted by Nicola on March 31, 2024

Nicola Lindsay is an experienced writer, designer and marketing consultant who works with organisations on their communications strategy, brand design and content creation.

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