Tag: UK Space Instruments

After Dark – 4 – UK Space Instruments – 1 – General Information

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…It is unfortunate that UK Space Instruments only became a household name through the Villaverde Disaster. The company has had a rich history starting pre-World War 2 and has participated in some of the most exciting space projects that have existed…

– The History of Space Exploration (TV series)    
Name:UK Space Instruments
Type:Aerospace
Founded:2045 (after acquisition
of Space Instruments PLC)
Formerly:UK Space (1970)
Bramley Family Aviation (1932)

UK Space Instruments (UKSI) is a British aerospace company. It was formed in 2045 after the acquisition of Space Instruments PLC by British aerospace company, UK Space. UKSI aims to supply the national and global space industry with high precision parts for all space related hardware. It is the second largest exporter of space related goods in the United Kingdom and has supplied parts for both private and national projects in countries across every continent. 

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After Dark – 2 – Magline – 2 – Pre-construction History

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They told us it wasn’t practical to build that deep. Told us a magnetic railway was impossible. Well today, ladies and gentlemen. I bring you the impractical. I bring you the impossible.

– Ken Griffin, CEO – Griffin Technologies

Initial proposals for a high-speed transport network in London were dismissed. There wasn’t enough space to gain great speeds between stations and people believed the London Underground, with suitable upgrades, would be capable of significantly increased capacity. 

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