Prof. Doug Liddle
Chair. UKspace
Speaker profile
In 2015, Doug created In-Space Missions, a company founded to develop satellite systems and new space enabled services. Since then, Doug has variously run the UK’s rocket programme; led the technical development of a disruptive innovation centre; developed a commercial demonstration platform for space; and initiated a company delivering real time video and immersive experiences from space; and been at the helm whilst the company designed and developed spacecraft for both defence and commercial customers. Throughout this journey, Doug pivoted the organisation several times, generating substantial early revenues and debt financed the growth of the company until acquisition by BAE Systems in September 2021. In 2024 Doug as appointed Director, Space at BAE Systems, a position he stood down from in 2025 to focus on his role as the Chair of UKspace , the industry trade body.
Doug founded Apogee Missions Advisory Limited in June 2025 – a boutique consultancy dedicated to supporting and growing the space sector. AMA works with investors, space businesses, academia and government to deliver sector insights and business transformation at a strategic and operational level. Doug is also an advisor for a number of start-ups and an investment fund. In August 2025, Doug took up a part time role as a Professor at the University of Surrey with a remit to lead the growth of the new Surrey Space Institute.
