Florida joins forces with the United Kingdom

 

Created by the State of Florida, Space Florida is an entity tasked with supporting the development of the space industry in the “Sunshine State”. It has recently signed a preliminary agreement with the UKTI (United Kingdom Trade & Investment), a government agency from the United Kingdom which helps British companies to export. The two organisations intend to promote an economic partnership capable of developing space activities in both countries.

Press release from Space Florida


Space Florida (official website)

UKTI (official website)

Published on 23 July 2010

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