Gabriel Elefteriu

Head of Space Policy & Senior Defence Fellow

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Gabriel Elefteriu is Head of Space Policy & Senior Defence Fellow. In his previous role at Policy Exchange he was National Security Research Fellow within the “Britain in the World” project. Before joining Policy Exchange in 2014, he was Senior Defence Analyst and Consultant with a defence market intelligence company working with global defence and homeland security industry clients, including A&D primes. His earlier experience includes a number of business and security intelligence roles in the City. Gabriel holds a BA in War Studies (1st class) and an MA in Intelligence and International Security (distinction) from King’s College London, where his main research focus was on space security and strategy. He is also an Associate of King’s College.

Spaceports will transform the UK into a spacefaring nation

by Gabriel Elefteriu | Jul 19, 2018

The Government has formally green-lighted Britain’s first spaceport. This means that a vertical launch site will be established in Sutherland, Scotland. The project will be supported by a UK Space Agency grant of some £30m in Industrial Strategy funds from the £50m UK...

Britain’s industry-led space policy “model” has been a resounding success. But can it survive the fierce competition of the new space race?

by Gabriel Elefteriu | May 30, 2018

Controversy over UK’s access to Galileo has doubled as a welcome reminder of how crucial space is for this country in security terms. The point was underscored on 21 May by the defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, who announced the launch of Britain’s first Defence...

Modernising the United Kingdom

by Gabriel Elefteriu | Aug 3, 2019

Related Content Unleashing the power of the Union – ideas for new leadership For some, the benefits of the Union have been forgotten. The new Government should pursue a Grand Strategy to modernise the United Kingdom, drawing on the strength of the Union to stimulate...

Modernising the United Kingdom

by Gabriel Elefteriu | Aug 3, 2019

Space: What do we want from the next Prime Minister?

by Gabriel Elefteriu | Jul 16, 2019

Related Content A policy programme for turning the UK into one of the leading space nations of the 21st century, by recognising the strategic importance of Space Power to Britain’s future; reforming the government’s approach to space; raising Britain’s game in...