Space transport Companies in the UK

SIC 51220Transportation and storage|231% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
81
Active

81 active UK companies are classified under space transport (SIC code 51220), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section H — Transportation and storage — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 231% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 119% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 5.5 years. London leads with 27% of companies in this sector.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

81
Active Companies
H
SIC Section
1993
Oldest Company
231%
Growth (2020s)
5.5 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 231% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
28%
65%
1990s: 2
2000s: 5
2010s: 29
2020s: 67

Data Signals

Governance
2383 src
Financial
1153 src
Compliance
423 src
Risk
324 src
Trade
191 src
innovation
82 src

Sector Overview

The average active company in this sector is 5.5 years old. Geographic concentration: 27% in LONDON.

5.5 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 1 (100%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many space transport companies are there in the UK?

There are 81 active companies classified under SIC code 51220 (Space transport) in the UK, out of 103 total registered.

What is SIC code 51220?

SIC code 51220 stands for "Space transport". It belongs to Section H — Transportation and storage of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most space transport companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (22).

What is the average age of space transport companies?

The average active space transport company in the UK is 5.5 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1993.

What government data is available for space transport companies?

Our database contains 454 data signals across 6 categories for active space transport companies. The largest category is Governance with 238 signals from 3 government sources.

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