Daniel Smith

Director of Space Scotland and Founder of AstroAgency.

Daniel has been nominated for two Sir Arthur Clarke awards for his services to the UK space sector, notably in the areas of sustainability and educational outreach through AstroAgency’s SpaceBar initiative, as well as being a Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist. A passionate advocate for a sustainable approach to launch and in-orbit activity, Daniel has spoken on the environmental impact of space and the role of geospatial data in the drive to net zero with CNN, BBC and on stage at the Dubai Expo, Korea Space Forum, UKSA Ignite Space and UN COP26 events. He writes a column in the Scotsman newspaper on the importance of ensuring the ‘new space’ sector develops in a sustainable manner.

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