UK Space Agency, Head of Telecommunications Strategy
Mike Rudd joined the UK Space Agency in 2016 and is charged with growing the Telecoms sector of Space as the Head of Telecommunications Strategy as part of the Agency’s ambition to capture 10% of the global market by 2030. His role involves Working with Government, ESA, academia and industry to bring new and innovative satellite Telecoms technologies and services to the market; creating and delivering the Agency’s strategy on Telecoms infrastructure; supporting work on the Civil Space Strategy, Governmental and societal challenges and Supporting UK industry to grow and develop their businesses, investing through ESA’s ARTES programme and other means. He is a UK Delegate to the European Space Agency.Prior to joining the Agency, Mike spent some 30 years in various telecommunications roles for Defence.In his spare time, Mike enjoys visits to the cinema, renovating his house and making cheese
