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New Year Honours recognition for space sector

New Year Honours recognition for space sector

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Influential figures from the UK space sector have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list. ...

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Sentinel 1C: New radar satellite launched into space

Sentinel 1C: New radar satellite launched into space

Friday, 06 December 2024

A new radar satellite supported by the UK was launched into space from French Guiana at 9:20pm GMT on Thursday 5 December....

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Satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas

Satellite communications to improve connectivity in remote areas

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

New projects are set to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, with up to £3.5 million i...

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Dates announced for In Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Conference 2025

Dates announced for In Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Conference 2025

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

The UK’s second In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference will take place at the ICC Belfast on 4-6 June 2025....

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UK delivers COP statement on behalf of Earth Observation community

UK delivers COP statement on behalf of Earth Observation community

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

As Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), the UK Space Agency delivered a statement during COP29 in Baku....

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UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake 

UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake 

Monday, 28 October 2024

The UK has assumed the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites....

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UK satellites to boost maritime security on track for 2025 launch

UK satellites to boost maritime security on track for 2025 launch

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

A satellite developed by the UK business Horizon Technologies is on schedule for launch in mid-2025....

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UK and New Zealand agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions

UK and New Zealand agree blueprint for satellite removal and servicing missions

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or ...

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Goonhilly to boost deep space communications capacity 

Goonhilly to boost deep space communications capacity 

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Goonhilly will provide deep space communications services to the UK Space Agency and international partners from Cornwall, under a new contract. ...

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Manchester to host 2025 UK Space Conference

Manchester to host 2025 UK Space Conference

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Space professionals from organisations across the UK will descend on Manchester in July 2025 for the UK Space Conference....

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Scotland’s space sector key to UK ambitions 

Scotland’s space sector key to UK ambitions 

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

The UK Space Agency is supporting Scotland's largest commercial space conference, which opened today (Wednesday 11 September) in Glasgow.  ...

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NASA brings space leaders to London to shape future of microgravity research

NASA brings space leaders to London to shape future of microgravity research

Friday, 06 September 2024

Leading space experts from around the world gathered at the Royal Institution today to discuss the future of microgravity research and human presence ...

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New satellite to image the Earth and strengthen Europe’s Copernicus programme

New satellite to image the Earth and strengthen Europe’s Copernicus programme

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Science Secretary Peter Kyle welcomed the launch of the Sentinel-2C satellite, which lifted off successfully this morning (Thursday 5 September) at 2:...

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John McFall flies the flag for space and sport at Paralympics

John McFall flies the flag for space and sport at Paralympics

Thursday, 29 August 2024

John McFall, a member of the ESA astronaut reserve, took part in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris yesterday evening....

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£2.5 million for satellite data pilots to benefit citizens and businesses

£2.5 million for satellite data pilots to benefit citizens and businesses

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Ten projects have been awarded £2.5 million as part of the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Business programme....

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UK Space Agency awards ten technologies to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil

UK Space Agency awards ten technologies to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

UK finalists awarded funding through the joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge to develop new lunar water purifying technologies....

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Plans unveiled for stronger European Space Agency presence in UK and space skills training

Plans unveiled for stronger European Space Agency presence in UK and space skills training

Monday, 22 July 2024

A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Har...

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£33 million boost for national space programme

£33 million boost for national space programme

Monday, 22 July 2024

More than 20 national space projects have been announced today by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough Internatio...

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UK scientists use Euclid spacecraft to probe mysteries of dark Universe

UK scientists use Euclid spacecraft to probe mysteries of dark Universe

Thursday, 23 May 2024

A ‘treasure trove’ of data, including papers authored by UK scientists, has been released from the Euclid space telescope, alongside the largest image...

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UK industry secures leading role in space weather mission

UK industry secures leading role in space weather mission

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Space Minister Andrew Griffith was in Brussels today (22 May 2024), where he witnessed the signing of a major industrial contract that will see Airbus...

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£9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate

£9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate

Monday, 13 May 2024

The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Earth observation technologies, ...

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New Space for All projects to inspire young people

New Space for All projects to inspire young people

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The UK Space Agency will fund 15 projects across the UK designed to engage and inspire the next generation into STEM careers....

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Space sustainability conference kicks off with £1.8 million for tech innovation

Space sustainability conference kicks off with £1.8 million for tech innovation

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

£1.8 million from the UK Space Agency will boost British organisations with promising technologies to support space capabilities....

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UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation

UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan aims for the stars after graduation

Sunday, 21 April 2024

UK astronaut Dr Rosemary Coogan says she is proud to be a step closer to space after a graduation ceremony today (22 April 2024) following her Europea...

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UK and Canada enhance cooperation in space

UK and Canada enhance cooperation in space

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

The UK Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency have signed an enhanced MoU to further areas of cooperation and information sharing on space....

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UK funding boost for international space projects

UK funding boost for international space projects

Sunday, 07 April 2024

Eleven projects that showcase the best of UK space expertise on the international stage have secured a funding boost from the UK Space Agency. ...

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C LEO programme kicks off with £60 million for satellite constellation ideas 

C LEO programme kicks off with £60 million for satellite constellation ideas 

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global sa...

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UK Space Agency announces new headquarters and regional offices

UK Space Agency announces new headquarters and regional offices

Monday, 25 March 2024

The UK Space Agency is opening new headquarters at the Harwell Science Campus’ Space Cluster in Oxfordshire, and offices in Scotland, Wales and the Mi...

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New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK

New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK

Thursday, 07 March 2024

6 projects across the UK’s growing space sector have been announced today at Space-Comm Expo, following publication of the government’s Space Industri...

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New funding to put the UK at heart of next generation telecommunications services

New funding to put the UK at heart of next generation telecommunications services

Monday, 26 February 2024

The UK Space Agency has announced a £10 million funding competition that will help UK companies put their technologies at the forefront of a new gener...

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