UK scientists and companies are at the heart of the pioneering Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission – launched into orbit today – that will transform our understanding of how Earth is protected from the Sun.
UK hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, Intelligent Energy (IE), has joined the Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA), which brings together companies from across aerospace, including Airbus, Bristol Airport, easyJet, GKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce, to help align the technology, infrastructure and regulation needed to make commercial hydrogen flight an everyday reality.
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has welcomed more than 300 school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at its Rosyth site as the company continues to ramp up support and engagement to help address the rising demand for engineering skills across the UK.