Local space company aims higher

Monday, 15 September 2014 00:00

Isle of Man-based space company Odyssey Moon has been acquired by a major player in the space industry.

It's joining Space Services Holdings, a world leader in the industry with an ambition to become a global pioneer in commercial lunar missions.

Joining the board of directors from Odyssey Moon is Manxman Chris Stott - founder of Isle of Man satellite company ManSat Ltd.

Chris will be taking over the role of SSHI chairperson - he told us how significant this merger really is and what it means for the Island:

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