A unique community dedicated to space & Earth observation


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Space City is home to a rapidly growing, internationally renowned community. Dedicated to the education, research, development and production of space-related applications, and to the monitoring and promotion of a healthy planet.

World-leading

Situated north of Leicester city centre and forming part of the UK’s ‘Space Spine’, the 36 acre (15 hectare) site hosts an array of world-leading facilities and equipment. Split across three zones, they include the University of Leicester’s state-of-the-art research and development campus, Space Park Leicester; the Dock and the new Exploration Drive development, a cluster of high-tech business and industrial incubator workspaces; and iconic visitor attraction, the National Space Centre.


Inspiration Zone


Innovation Zone

Implementation Zone
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Pre-school to post-doc

Space City is a beacon for inspiration, providing the talent pathways required to develop the world’s most highly-skilled workforce. Let’s grow together.

Inspire the next generation


Up-skill the next generation

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60 years in space

At least one piece of Leicester-built technology has been operating in space since 1967.

Following the founding of the Space Research Group, at the University of Leicester in 1960, by Professor Ken Pounds, Leicester has continued to collaborate with international space agencies and industrial partners in over 90 missions.

A proud legacy that has produced leading-edge spin-outs, start-ups and scale-ups, who have contributed to the advancement of Space 4.0, and space and Earth observation.

Space City residents

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ESA
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SPACE PARK residents


DOCK residents

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Invest in Space City

Space City is a progressive multi-stage development, recognised as part of the High Potential Opportunity (HPO) programme coordinated by the Department for Business and Trade.

An initiative that is drawing international investment and fueling economic expansion through the region’s thriving space sector.

Join the UK’s largest dedicated space technology hub, and let’s grow together.

General & Investment Enquiries

+44(0) 116 454 1220 spacecity@leicester.gov.uk
Department for Business & Trade


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Developed in partnership by:


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Leicester City Council


Invest in Leicester


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