Effect of Brexit on UK Space Industry ?
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Having worked as a Spacecraft Engineer in the UK/European space industry for almost 26 years I hereby predict that we are as an industry in the UK now royally bugg@red (my opinion, not my employers, I have to state that). I work with colleagues in Europe everyday & see how integrated we are.
My employer has publicly stated that they will no longer invest in the UK on a Leave vote.
Competitors in other countries will now be champing at the bit to cut us out as a country and get our slice of the action.
Oh, well. I'm 48, it's been an interesting career. Not sure what to do now.
My employer has publicly stated that they will no longer invest in the UK on a Leave vote.
Competitors in other countries will now be champing at the bit to cut us out as a country and get our slice of the action.
Oh, well. I'm 48, it's been an interesting career. Not sure what to do now.
Don't forget that it's not just the UK space industry which will be affected. A lot of scientific research work in the UK is funded via the EU, and I for one do not trust our government to replace that funding on a like-for-like basis using the cash they are notionally supposed to be saving from EU contributions.
My take on it is - Invest, as in the sites in other European countries get the new improved manufacturing facilities/processes, then over a few years they get all the work because we are no longer economic here. Ultimate end result - possible UK site closure.
Everyone really stunned and quiet at work today. I appreciate how other industries are affected. That is what makes it more devastating. Saddened Remain did such a poor job of explaining the benefits of the EU.
Everyone really stunned and quiet at work today. I appreciate how other industries are affected. That is what makes it more devastating. Saddened Remain did such a poor job of explaining the benefits of the EU.
Flooble said:
I think negative, because of the spite and hatred.
Indeed. In France the EU rag is everywhere plastered on Air France aircraft on buses, anywhere the powers that be can either raise it or stick it.Which is at odds the normal citizens simmering nationalism and pride in France.
Very odd indeed, takes a bit of getting used to the juxtaposition.
Sylvaforever said:
Flooble said:
I think negative, because of the spite and hatred.
Indeed. In France the EU rag is everywhere plastered on Air France aircraft on buses, anywhere the powers that be can either raise it or stick it.Tempest_5 said:
My take on it is - Invest, as in the sites in other European countries get the new improved manufacturing facilities/processes, then over a few years they get all the work because we are no longer economic here. Ultimate end result - possible UK site closure.
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