THE region could be a hub for the UK space industry in just two years, according to county chiefs.
Dozens of technology firms across a range of sectors have moved to the North-East over the last two decades, attracted by the prospect of land to set up shop and expand later when needed.
One of the first to move in, Kromek, is currently working on technology to detect dirty bombs.
Kromek Group plc designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, CBRNe security, Homeland Security and civil nuclear radiation detection markets.