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UK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the Earth

UK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the Earth

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Funding for satellite Earth Observation technologies, which are critical to improving humanity’s understanding of our planet and its climate, is now a...

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From AI to nuclear: the technologies driving UK space exploration

From AI to nuclear: the technologies driving UK space exploration

Thursday, 20 July 2023

The development of 11 critical technology areas and capabilities will take the UK further into space than ever before, a new report from the UK Space ...

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£20 million UK Space Agency funding to support aerial connectivity

£20 million UK Space Agency funding to support aerial connectivity

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Drones and high-altitude aircraft could boost connectivity in remote areas and support emergency services, following new government funding....

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Mission to map the “dark Universe” sets off on space journey

Mission to map the “dark Universe” sets off on space journey

Saturday, 01 July 2023

A European mission to explore how gravity, dark energy and dark matter has shaped the Universe has launched following £37 million UK Space Agency fund...

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UK Space Agency welcomes reserve astronaut Meganne Christian

UK Space Agency welcomes reserve astronaut Meganne Christian

Friday, 30 June 2023

European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut, Meganne Christian, has joined the UK Space Agency in a new role that will support the thriving UK space...

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UK Space Agency funding to boost propulsion, imaging and solar technologies

UK Space Agency funding to boost propulsion, imaging and solar technologies

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

New funding from the UK Space Agency will boost UK-based space technologies, such as harnessing solar power for reusable spacecraft and new propulsion...

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World’s first astronaut with a disability hopes to inspire others as he begins training

World’s first astronaut with a disability hopes to inspire others as he begins training

Monday, 19 June 2023

The world’s first astronaut with a disability, former UK Paralympian John McFall, has arrived in Germany to begin feasibility studies at the European ...

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Space funding boost for international partnerships and STEM education?

Space funding boost for international partnerships and STEM education?

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The UK Space Agency has announced £6.6 million funding for a range of international science partnerships and STEM education projects....

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UK Space Agency Deputy CEO to step down

UK Space Agency Deputy CEO to step down

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Ian Annett, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the UK Space Agency, has announced he will leave his role and the Civil Service at the end of August...

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First dedicated government fund to build space infrastructure launched with £50 million

First dedicated government fund to build space infrastructure launched with £50 million

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

The UK Space Agency is launching a £50 million fund to support the development of cutting-edge research and development facilities, the government ann...

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Beam hopping OneWeb satellite soars into space

Beam hopping OneWeb satellite soars into space

Saturday, 20 May 2023

A new satellite that uses advanced UK technology to switch coverage between different places on Earth up to 1,000 times per second has launched into s...

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UK Space Agency announces Space for Everyone tour across the UK this summer

UK Space Agency announces Space for Everyone tour across the UK this summer

Friday, 19 May 2023

This summer, an out-of-this-world experience is set to tour 10 locations across the UK, exciting the next generation about career possibilities within...

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UK leads Europe in race for space investment, new report finds

UK leads Europe in race for space investment, new report finds

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

A PwC-UK Space Agency report reveals the UK is the most attractive destination for private investment in space after the US....

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UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

UK takes over leadership of International Charter Space and Major Disasters

Monday, 24 April 2023

The UK Space Agency's six-month leadership begins this week....

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UK Space Agency funding for international space partnerships

UK Space Agency funding for international space partnerships

Monday, 17 April 2023

The UK Space Agency is launching the £20 million International Bilateral Fund....

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Jupiter icy moon explorer begins journey to discover new worlds

Jupiter icy moon explorer begins journey to discover new worlds

Friday, 14 April 2023

The mission will study Jupiter's moons for potential habitability for life....

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UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow

UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

The amount the UK space sector brings to the economy has grown by £1 billion, helping launch new business and create jobs across the country, accordin...

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Experiments to study child brain tumours and muscle ageing heading to space

Experiments to study child brain tumours and muscle ageing heading to space

Friday, 24 March 2023

Scientists will use the International Space Station to carry out experiments seeking to improve understanding of currently incurable child brain tumou...

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UK Space Agency backs Rolls Royce nuclear power for Moon exploration

UK Space Agency backs Rolls Royce nuclear power for Moon exploration

Friday, 17 March 2023

The UK Space Agency is backing research by Rolls-Royce into how nuclear power could be used to support a future Moon base for astronauts. ...

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New funding to support space exploration using Moon resources and nuclear power

New funding to support space exploration using Moon resources and nuclear power

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

The UK Space Agency is investing in projects that could revolutionise our ability to journey deeper into space – and even travel to Mars....

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UK companies to provide services for future Moon missions

UK companies to provide services for future Moon missions

Monday, 27 February 2023

The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon. ...

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Levelling up boost for UK space sector with new growth funding

Levelling up boost for UK space sector with new growth funding

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Eighteen projects aimed at boosting the space sector across the UK are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency....

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UK Space Agency announces £50 million for satellite communications

UK Space Agency announces £50 million for satellite communications

Monday, 23 January 2023

The UK Space Agency has announced £50 million of funding for ambitious and innovative projects that will supercharge the UK’s satellite communications...

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Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space

Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space

Friday, 20 January 2023

The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps....

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New Year Honours recognition for space experts

New Year Honours recognition for space experts

Saturday, 31 December 2022

Two leading lights from the space sector, including one from the UK Space Agency, have been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2023...

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World first satellite to measure Earth’s water levels launches

World first satellite to measure Earth’s water levels launches

Friday, 16 December 2022

A UK-backed mission, which will observe huge swathes of ocean and surface water in unprecedented detail, has launched into space....

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Lift off for new launch technology with UK Space Agency funding

Lift off for new launch technology with UK Space Agency funding

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

The UK Space Agency has announced £2.7 million for 13 early-stage technology projects across England, Scotland and Wales to support the satellite laun...

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UK Space Agency and NNL work on world’s first space battery powered by British fuel

UK Space Agency and NNL work on world’s first space battery powered by British fuel

Friday, 09 December 2022

The UK Space Agency and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) are to collaborate on the world’s first space battery powered by Americium-241. ...

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Climate change instrument arrives at Harwell Space Cluster

Climate change instrument arrives at Harwell Space Cluster

Thursday, 08 December 2022

A joint British and French satellite dedicated to monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide has arrived in the UK where assembly and testing will be compl...

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UK experiment to create materials for metal and medicine launches

UK experiment to create materials for metal and medicine launches

Monday, 28 November 2022

A UK experiment to find new ways of creating materials to be used for medicines and metal alloys launched to the International Space Station (ISS)....

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