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Scotland is establishing itself as a significant player in Europe's space industry, with Glasgow leading in CubeSat manufacturing and Edinburgh processing data from over 10,000 active satellites. The region is developing launch infrastructure through companies like Orbex and Skyrora, with SaxaVord Spaceport aiming for 30 annual launches. However, concerns about the UK's competitive position persist as other countries increase their space funding amidst calls for greater support for the UK Space Agency.