Alex Horton

Space Sector Logistics & Operations | Manufacturing Supply Chain | Ground Support

United Kingdom

About

I’m particularly interested in working with organisations and teams in the vanguard of New Space – those pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in orbit and on the ground.

Experience

  • Founder at HESSL
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    🥷 Coming soon

  • Gallimaufry (11 mos)
    • Freelance Technical Writer & Researcher
      Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 · 7 mos

      Consultant research and writing on business, science, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain topics in the NewSpace commercial sector. I have a special interest in green and novel tech, including perovskite PV, graphene, composites and generative design for orbital structures.

    • Consultant Editor
      Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 · 5 mos

      Consultant Editor for the United Nations' flagship Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) report, handling complex multi-author technical content and ensuring scientific accuracy and consistency as part of the international editorial production team.

  • Space Forge (Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom)
    • Ground Support Operations Sub-team Lead
      Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

      - Led preparations for team and equipment logistics for launch‑site integration to ensure appropriate handling, documentation and clearances. ​- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to align logistics plans with test, integration and launch schedules in a fast‑paced start‑up environment. - Helped plan safe and compliant working practices around ground operations and international deployments.

    • Engineering Support & Logistics
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Managed day‑to‑day logistics and facility operations in a high‑value commercial space manufacturing facility. - Supported international shipments, customs clearance and export‑control processes for equipment, materials and hardware. - Coordinated inventory, stock control, procurement administration and supplier liaison to support build schedules and project milestones. ​- Provided project support to engineering and operations teams, helping plan, track and communicate mission‑critical workflow.

  • Freelance writer & editor at Gallimaufry
    Apr 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Delivered long-term and short-term editorial and copywriting contracts in commercial space, environmental, scientific, educational and healthcare sectors, including work for Space Forge, United Nations, LIBF, Cambridge Assessment and others. Managed editorial projects, deadlines and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent assignments.

  • LIBF (4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Project Editor
      Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Managed the progression of in-house core texts from editorial stage to press, coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery.

    • Assessment & Curriculum Services officer
      Feb 2012 - Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Coordinated development and finalisation of Higher Education assessments, managing multiple tasks to strict Quality Assurance standards and deadlines.