in Space Posted 18 June 2013
A replica of the VOSTOK rocket which was presented to Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) by Roscosmos, the Russian Federal Space Agency, at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2012 as a mark of close friendship and collaboration has now gone on permanent display
in Space / Events Posted 12 June 2013
The UK Space Agency is offering grants for UK students interested in attending the European Planetary Science Congress (EPSC) 2013, taking place at University College London, 08 – 13 September 2013.
in Space Posted 12 June 2013
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has successfully completed the delivery of the payloads for the first four Full Operational Capability (FOC) satellites of the European Galileo GNSS system to prime
in Space Posted 11 June 2013
Astrium has been awarded the Payload Module contract for the European Space Agency's (ESA) future astronomy mission Euclid, due for launch in 2020.
in Space Posted 10 June 2013
New space technology vital for detecting the elusive phenomenon of gravitational waves is now ready to endure the tremendous forces of a rocket launch, after passing vital tests right here in the UK.
in Space Posted 6 June 2013
DMCii and long-term partner Spacemetric, have successfully delivered an image from satellite to end-user in just 11 minutes, as part of a demonstration at the European Space Agency's 'Big Data from Space' conference,
in Space Posted 6 June 2013
Ariane 5 ES has lifted off on its mission to place ATV-4 'Albert Einstein' en route for the International Space Station (ISS).
in Space Posted 4 June 2013
Pilots Frederick “CJ” Sturckow and Michael “Sooch” Masucci have been selected to join Virgin Galactic's commercial flight team.
in Aviation / Defence / Space Posted 4 June 2013
Thierry Baril, chief human resources officer of EADS & Airbus, was named HR Director of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris yeterday by the Hudson, Le Figaro Economie and Cadremploi Group.
in Space Posted 23 May 2013
Images produced by Astrium's Pléiades satellites have captured the devastation caused by the massive tornado that swept through the region on 20 May, 2013, helping first responders to coordinate their efforts.
in Space Posted 22 May 2013
UK company Tessella has received a contract for the development and design of the Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem (AOCS) for ESA's Solar Orbiter mission, with the project lasting for approximately four years and worth in
in Space Posted 20 May 2013
Former Apache helicopter pilot Tim Peake is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, making him the first UK astronaut in space for over 20 years.
in Space Posted 15 May 2013
David Willetts, UK Minister for Universities and Science, and Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, yesterday unveiled ESA's first UK facility: ECSAT, the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications, located
in Space Posted 14 May 2013
Satellite imagery provided by DMCii is helping to plan the attempt to break the land speed record by the BLOODHOUND Project.
in Space Posted 14 May 2013
The UK is set to take part in a European space mission to map and monitor the amount of biomass and carbon stored in the world's forests, slated for launch in 2020.
in Space Posted 9 May 2013
A team of five students aged between 14 and 15 yesterday successfully competed with some of the best young science talent to become 2013 winners of the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC) and will go forward to the
in Space Posted 7 May 2013
Proba-V, a small satellite-based earth observation system for vegetation studies, developed by QinetiQ, launched today.
in Space Posted 2 May 2013
The European Commission has launched a public questionnaire on how to maximise the market uptake of the EU's satellite navigation systems Galileo and EGNOS.
in Space Posted 1 May 2013
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has appointed Mr Toru Yunoki as business development manager for its Telecommunications products.
in Space Posted 30 April 2013
The first Eurostar satellite, Inmarsat-2 F1, designed and built by Astrium, was retired from operational service this week and safely decommissioned after it had completed a long and flawless mission in geostationary
in Space Posted 30 April 2013
A flagship mission for the UK Space Agency, Europe's Herschel Space Observatory has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant, after three and a half years of scientific observations.
in Home / Space Posted 29 April 2013
Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi's aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket-powered flight
in Space Posted 29 April 2013
Astrium is the prime contractor for the VNREDSat-1, the first Vietnamese Earth observation satellite, scheduled for launch on a Vega rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou on 3 May.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 April 2013
Students from a number of local schools enjoyed a day at QinetiQ's Headquarters in Farnborough last week, helping to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists and technologists.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 April 2013
A report published today has revealed that British Manufacturing is threatened with a mass exodus of executives because companies are not doing enough to help improve their skills.
in Space Posted 17 April 2013
Astrium has been awarded a study contract by the French space agency CNES which will analyse existing concepts and technologies and determine which can be used to successfully tackle large items of space debris, such as launcher stages
in Space Posted 17 April 2013
DMC International Imaging (DMCii) has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) that will increase the volume of imagery acquired - and the speed in which it can be delivered - from the
in Space Posted 16 April 2013
Hot on the heels of its successful nitrous venting and feather test, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (SS2) achieved another success with a spectacular 'Cold Flow' flight which met important test objectives towards its first powered
in Space Posted 11 April 2013
On Friday 22nd March 2013 the MARSBalloon mission launched over 120 student experiments designed to test how everyday objects will survive on Mars from Oakfield Academy in Frome.
in Space Posted 10 April 2013
SpaceShipTwo (SS2) took to the skies again this week on a beautiful calm Mojave morning for an important test flight which verified SS2's nitrous loading and venting system, another key milestone on the way to Virgin
in Home / Space Posted 10 April 2013
EFIS Air, part of ECS Group, has arranged the delivery of the fourth and last stage of the Ariane rocket (Avinum).
in Space Posted 8 April 2013
DMC International Imaging (DMCii) is helping The Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) to predict the spread of locust plagues across North Africa as part of a pro-active approach to tackle the destructive phenomenon using
in Space Posted 5 April 2013
Dr. Matt Perkins, CEO of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), has been elected Vice-Chair of the UK Industry Association for Space (UKspace), the trade association of the UK space industry.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 3 April 2013
At its first formal meeting following yesterday's completion of the corporate governance changes - entered into by the Company and other parties on 5 December 2012 - the new EADS Board of Directors has elected Denis Ranque as its
in Space Posted 27 March 2013
As it celebrates the Columbus space lab's five years in space, Astrium is opening a new chapter in European space flight.
in Space Posted 22 March 2013
Facilties management company Norland has won the contract to maintain Astrium's manufacturing facilities at two sites in the UK.
in Space Posted 21 March 2013
Europe's Planck satellite - a flagship mission for the UK Space Agency - has compiled the most detailed map ever created of the cosmic microwave background (the relic radiation from the Big Bang).
in Space Posted 19 March 2013
The launch of the first ever Higher Apprenticeship in Space Engineering has been announced by Loughborough College and the National Space Academy.
in Space Posted 13 March 2013
The UK Space Agency and the National Space Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KAZCOSMOS) have signed an agreement outlining cooperation in the area of space activities.
in Space Posted 6 March 2013
With the theme 'Inspiration, impact and growth - making it happen', the 2013 UK Space Conference - taking place 16-17 July at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, is to focus on how the space sector can maximise its
in Space Posted 5 March 2013
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has signed an agreement with Glavkosmos / NPO Lavotchkin for the launch of the UK technology demonstration mission, TechDemoSat-1, by the Soyuz launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan in Q3
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 28 February 2013
Robin Southwell, president of aerospace, defence, security and space trade organisation, ADS Group, yesterday addressed the South West's aerospace community at the West of England Aerospace Forum's (WEAF's) annual conference.
in Space Posted 26 February 2013
STRaND-1 - a nanosatellite developed by SSTL and carrying the world's first smartphone in orbit - has successfully launched into space from India today.
in Space Posted 26 February 2013
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) announced that the Sapphire satellite - developed by prime contractor MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) on an SSTL-150 platform - was successfully launched yesterday from
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 25 February 2013
Stevenage based Nemco Ltd - the UK based contract electronic manufacture (CEM) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider - today announced it has achieved AS9100 accreditation.
in Space Posted 23 February 2013
Astrium has successfully completed the major testing of the new Alphasat I-XL satellite, which is due to launch later this year.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 20 February 2013
Airshow organisers Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) will be attending Avalon 2013 - the biennial Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition, being held 26 February to 3 March at Avalon Airport, near
in Space Posted 19 February 2013
The House of Commons Science and Technology committee is to conduct an inquiry into the work of the European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space.
in Space Posted 13 February 2013
The UK Space Agency has just announced the new round of its competitive scholarship scheme to support UK citizens who wish to attend the International Space University's nine-week Space Studies Programme and
in Space Posted 8 February 2013
British astronaut Tim Peake has helped launch astronaut training at schools around the UK.
in Space Posted 8 February 2013
The Ariane 5 launcher developed and built by Astrium has successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 54th time in a row.
in Space Posted 7 February 2013
Researchers from the University of Bath are part of a national study that is today highlighting the security risk posed to the UK by extreme space weather events.
in Space Posted 7 February 2013
A UK mission - jointly developed by the University of Surrey's Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) - to send the world's first smartphone satellite into orbit, is due to launch on 25th
in Aviation / Defence / Space Posted 1 February 2013
STI has announced that its manufacturing facility in Cebu, Philippines has been certified AS9100 Rev C – the industry standard for Aerospace, Defense and Space - matching the same certification as its UK factory.
in Space Posted 30 January 2013
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Astrium, Europe's leading space technology company, €108 million worth of prime contractor agreements covering the development of the Ariane 6 and
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 28 January 2013
In a major speech Science Minister David Willetts has set out how the UK Government will fund research into cutting-edge technology, including major investments in space, robotics and advanced
in Space Posted 28 January 2013
Guildford-based SSTL has been awarded the contract by the National Space Organisation (NSPO) in Taiwan for the design and manufacture of up to 12 satellite platforms for the FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2
in Defence / Space Posted 25 January 2013
Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency1 to upgrade the protected SATCOM capability of NATO in order to increase operational performance and reduce operating costs.
in Space Posted 23 January 2013
Dr. David Parker has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency.
in Space Posted 18 January 2013
Eight years since ESA's Huygens bounced, slid and wobbled its way to rest on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan - the first time a probe had touched down on an alien world in the outer Solar System, new results reveal that on first
in Space Posted 14 January 2013
As a warm up for BBC 2's Stargazing Live - which started again on January 8 2013 - reporter Jules Hyam, of BBC Points West, interviewed Mike Guest, a senior engineer at SEA, to find out about what work the company is doing in the UK's satellite
in Aviation / Defence / Space Posted 14 January 2013
RBS has launched a new manufacturing research report entitled 'The Future of UK High Value Engineering', including insights from leading sector specialists such as Graham Chisnall, Deputy CEO and MD of aerospace at ADS.
in Space Posted 11 January 2013
Professor Richard Holdaway, Director of the The Science and Technology Facilities Council's RAL (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory) Space, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of his remarkable services to Science and Technology.
in Defence / Space Posted 8 January 2013
The team at BAE Systems and industry partners have designed, manufactured and tested hardware and software for a space-qualified GPS receiver.
in Space Posted 20 December 2012
A new satellite that will provide secure military communications for UK Armed Forces has been successfully launched into space, the MoD announced today.
in Space Posted 20 December 2012
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo undertook its 23rd glide flight yesterday - the first in powered flight configuration - in the pre-powered portion of its incremental test flight programme.
in Space Posted 14 December 2012
When the next crew of the International Space Station (ISS) set off into space aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on 19 December, their luggage will contain an E-Nose (electronic nose) developed by Astrium.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 12 December 2012
ADS announced today that Paul Everitt has agreed to accept the post of Chief Executive of ADS - and Chairman of FIL Ltd. - taking over from Rees Ward who has been at the helm since ADS was established.
in Space Posted 5 December 2012
Astrium - Europe's leading space tech company - has unveiled its diversity charter to mark a special diversity day involving 10 of its European sites.
in Space Posted 4 December 2012
The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has announced the appointment of the Chairman, Tim Sherwood, and Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Martin, for the Satellite Applications Catapult centre.
in Space Posted 4 December 2012
An interactive space exhibition has landed in Horse Guards Parade, St. James's Park, London - open free to the public from 3-9 December - and UK Space is hosting the largest EU space event this year, the European Space Solutions conference, 3-5 December.
in Aviation / Space / Features Posted 28 November 2012 · 1 Comment
Reaction Engines Ltd has announced that critical tests have been successfully completed on the key technology for SABRE, an engine that will enable aircraft to reach the opposite side of the world in under four hours, or to fly directly into orbit and
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 27 November 2012
Surface Technology International Ltd (STI) has made a substantial IT investment by implementing a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at its manufacturing and operations facility in the UK.
in Space Posted 26 November 2012
The UK Space Agency is set to invest £1.2 billion in some of Europe's biggest and most lucrative space projects, providing the UK with increased leadership in a rapidly growing global sector and building on the UK space industry's £9.1 billion
in Space Posted 22 November 2012
Astrium has welcomed the decisions taken by the Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) on 20 and 21 November 2012 which has voted for a €10 billion budget for the period 2013-2017 and the funding of programmes that mark a real
in Space Posted 20 November 2012
Testing of the Astrium-built C-band SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), the radar antenna for earth-watching satellite Sentinel-1, is now nearing completion.
in Space Posted 16 November 2012
Next week, the future course of Europe's space sector will be set as Ministers of the 20 Member States of the European Space Agency (ESA) come together in Italy to discuss future space programmes.
in Space Posted 13 November 2012
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, dropped into his Mojave, California-based Virgin Galactic space company yesterday, accompanied by his daughter Holly, to see how it is helping make his vision of affordable
in Space Posted 12 November 2012
The UK's £9.1 billion space sector is about to become even bigger business after the Government pledged an extra £60 million to the UK Space Agency for Europe's space programme.
in Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 12 November 2012
Britain's manufacturers are substantially increasing investment in skills in response to greater demand for more highly skilled employees but even without a strong recovery, many firms are reporting skills shortages,
in Space Posted 7 November 2012
After careful consideration, John Alty, Director General of Knowledge and Innovation group at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has decided to appoint Dr David Parker as the acting Chief Executive of the Agency.
in Space Posted 7 November 2012
ADS - in partnership with the Royal Aeronautical Society and Space Connections - has launched the 2012-13 UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKAYRoC) sponsored by Chemring Group plc and Rolls-Royce.
in Space Posted 30 October 2012
The UK Satellite Navigation Competition - sponsored by the UK Space Agency - has crowned 'Travel Time' as the best new use of satellite data from this year's competition.
in Space Posted 23 October 2012
Astrium has presented the results of its Lunar Lander Phase B1 study - carried out on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) - at the ESA Preliminary System Requirement Review.
in Space Posted 19 October 2012
Surrey Satellite Technology US LLC - a wholly owned subsidiary of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) - announced a contract for the batch production of its industry-leading SGR-10 Space GPS Receiver, with Aeroflex's division in
in Space Posted 18 October 2012
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is undertaking a project to assist geospatial information provider RapidEye AG in upgrading and consolidating its ground station facilities.
in Space Posted 15 October 2012
Austria's Felix Baumgartner earned his place in the history books on Sunday after overcoming concerns with the power for his visor heater that impaired his vision and nearly jeopardised the mission.
in Space Posted 12 October 2012
Europe's second pair of fully operational Galileo satellites were successfully launched today from the European spaceport in French Guiana, South America.
in Space Posted 11 October 2012
Europe's second pair of fully operational Galileo satellites have now joined the Soyuz rocket on the launch pad at Europe's spaceport in French Guiana, in the next stage of a project in which the UK has played no small part.
in Space Posted 10 October 2012
Businesses have up to October 24 to bid for £8,000 vouchers to develop innovative ideas alongside the University of Leicester's world-renowned space expertise.
in Home / Aviation / Defence / Security / Space Posted 5 October 2012
ADS - the trade organisation advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries - has relaunched its website.
in Space Posted 4 October 2012
The UK Space Agency is hosting the biggest EU space event this year which will feature keynote presentations from the UK Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts MP and Chairman of Virgin Group and Virgin Galactic
in Space Posted 3 October 2012
Building on a decade of success in making satellite data available to users for disaster response, the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters' has opened its doors even wider and is now providing universal access to the
in Space Posted 3 October 2012
Today the European automated transfer vehicle ATV-3 Edoardo Amaldi, which was developed and built by Astrium, successfully completed its mission.
in Space Posted 28 September 2012
Astrium has been awarded a three year contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to provide commercial satellite communications capacity for European military needs.
in Space Posted 24 September 2012
As prime contractor for both the Ariane 5 launcher and the Astra 2F satellite, Astrium is preparing for the scheduled launch of two telecommunications satellites - Astra 2F and GSAT 10 - from the European Space Centre in Kourou,
in Space Posted 20 September 2012
Sir Martin Sweeting, founder and executive chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and Director of the Surrey Space Centre at the University of Surrey, has been presented with the International von
in Space Posted 11 September 2012
The next UK Space Conference will be held on 16-17 July 2013 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow.
in Space Posted 10 September 2012
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a rare glimpse of a spacecraft after launch, with an image of the Rosetta comet-chaser photographed by itself, in space, at a distance of 35 million km from Earth.
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