Despite all the global challenges and uncertainties, the UK and European space sector is thriving - a good example of which is the Harwell Space Cluster. This facility is acknowledged as the UK's leading space technology gateway, with a global reputation for innovation - from space science research to ground-based commercial solutions. Today, the Harwell Space Cluster forms an integral part of the UK's space sector, having grown into a dynamic and enterprising ecosystem comprising over 100 organisations, employing 1,400 people, and contributing ￡5.7bn to UK GDP. Located in close proximity to the Harwell site is Oxfordshire-based Carter Manufacturing, which is the European master distributor for USA-based Napoleon Bearings. With over 25 years of service in the aerospace manufacturing industry, Napoleon offers customers the crucial benefit of 'Space Heritage' - a status that is critical to being considered a supplier to the space industry sector. This is underlined by the fact that Napoleon has supported both NASA missions in the USA and also projects initiated by the European ESA, by supplying components for life-critical space applications.
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