Scottish space sector lift as satellite camera firm creates 20 skilled jobs

Simera Sense, which has a global footprint with premises in South Africa, Belgium and France, is to open a “high-value” electronics assembly lab and office at EastWorks in Dalmarnock - a key location within Clyde Gateway’s growing innovation ecosystem.

The transformation of EastWorks - a former Victorian gas purifier shed - was spearheaded by Clyde Gateway and completed in 2023. Today, the building is fully let.

Simon Beswick, UK managing director at Simera Sense, said: “We are a leading provider of earth observation optical camera solutions for small satellites, and with a burgeoning space industry in Scotland and the UK, we are delighted to make Glasgow a key part of our expansion plans.

“To carry out the assembly of these complex products, we require state-of-the-art lab space - and EastWorks is the perfect location, surrounded by other innovative businesses.”

Craig Ritchie, project manager at Clyde Gateway, said: “Clyde Gateway’s vision is to make Dalmarnock, Rutherglen and Bridgeton a great place to live, work and play. We have already made huge progress with over 4,000 new homes built, 8,000 jobs created, and award-winning greenspaces for residents to enjoy.

“Attracting innovative businesses like Simera Sense is central to our regeneration strategy. The growing cluster of tech firms at EastWorks demonstrates that Clyde Gateway is now a recognised hub for deep tech, space and clean energy innovation, creating high-value jobs and leaving a lasting legacy of opportunity for local people.

“The fact that EastWorks is fully let so soon after completion shows the strong demand for high-quality commercial space in Clyde Gateway,” he added.