Chartered Marketer · MPhys · Space · Sustainability

Ryan
Laird

MPhys (Hons) · CMktr · MInstP · MCIPR

Turning science into story for the space sector.

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Key areas

  • StrategyCommercial thinking
  • NeurodiversityInclusive communication
  • Space sectorScience-led storytelling
  • SustainabilityESG and purpose-led work

Featured Projects

Brand Story

From astrophysics to sustainable space strategy.

Ryan Laird bridges science, communication, and sustainability to help space organisations tell clearer stories and build more responsible futures.

  1. 01Data / stars

    Science

    Astrophysics

    I started in astrophysics, working with data, evidence, and the scale of the universe.

  2. 02Orbit / mission

    Communication

    ESA / Copernicus storytelling

    I moved into space communication, helping shape narratives that made complex missions more accessible and meaningful.

  3. 03Leaf / Earth observation

    Sustainability

    Green Orbit Digital

    Today I lead Green Orbit Digital, helping space organisations communicate clearly while embedding sustainability into how they work.

Blog

Research & Initiatives

ResearchExploring space, science communication, and sustainability through data, writing, and curated insight.ExploreInitiativesBuilding and supporting mission-led projects that connect community, creativity, and impact.ExploreTeachingSharing knowledge through workshops, talks, and practical guidance across digital and science topics.ExploreMentoringHelping people and teams grow with clearer thinking, better systems, and useful feedback.Explore

About

Ryan Laird
Strategic and Sustainable Marketing in the Space Sector

Director and founder of Green Orbit Digital, specialising in sustainable marketing systems for the global space sector. Focused on data-led growth strategies aligned with environmental responsibility across the space ecosystem.

Results-driven communications and marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the space industry. As a Chartered Marketer (CMktr), I have led numerous successful campaigns, driving brand growth and engagement through data-informed strategy, content creation, and audience-focused communications. I combine technical knowledge in physics and space studies with marketing, digital strategy, and public relations to communicate complex topics clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.

Beyond Green Orbit Digital, I maintain a portfolio of projects spanning software development, marketing, and space research, bridging disciplines to create meaningful connections between complex subjects and the audiences they serve.

MPhys (Hons) · MInstP · CMktr · MCIPR

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Let’s build something meaningful.

Open to strategy, ESG comms, writing, speaking, and collaboration across the space sector, sustainability, and digital.

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