Scottish space firm Aurora Avionics, a provider of high-reliability avionics controllers for launch vehicles and robotics in extreme environments, has appointed Chris Larmour, the founder and former CEO of Orbex, the space rocket company based in Scotland, as a non-executive director.

Ramon.Space has been selected for a groundbreaking programme to develop next-generation digital onboard processors for large-scale communication constellations.

ICEYE has today announced signing the contract for the Greek National Satellite Space Project Axis 1.2 (radar programme) for the Greek Space Agency and Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, together with the European Space Agency (ESA).

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

Viasat has introduced Enhanced L-band Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LAISR), its global mobility, on-demand managed L-band service offering communications flexibility for airborne, maritime and land users worldwide.

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has welcomed the launch of the Sentinel-2C satellite - the third satellite in the Copernicus Sentinel 2 mission - which launched this morning at 2:50 am BST from Kourou in French Guiana and will generate valuable images and data to help respond to natural disasters, monitor pollution and inform action on climate change.

The third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has been successfully launched on a Vega rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.

Lucideon has announced a collaboration with Technetics Group to develop NASA-patented materials to be used in the development of next generation dynamic seals in a variety of leading-edge applications.

Celestia UK has announced that its innovative eScan technology, developed under ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Core Competitiveness and Sunrise Partnership Project programme, has successfully tracked and continuously received and processed a downlink signal from the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite JoeySat, ...

Scotland based space software technology provider, Bright Ascension Ltd., has announced the formalisation of another partnership agreement.

Reading headquartered ALL.SPACE announced that its terminals have been certified by SES, a global content and connectivity satellite operator enabling the company to continue delivering ubiquitous connectivity across space, land, air and sea for the defence sector.

Seven aircraft in Azul’s new Airbus A330-900neo fleet are to be equipped with Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year.

Spaceport Cornwall, alongside Cornwall Airport Newquay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wholeship Ltd, which operates the National Drone Hub at Predannack, near Helston.

AstroAgency has established a hub at the UK’s largest Space Cluster, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

An initial stage rocket firing test by Rocket Factory Ausberg (RFA) yesterday was unsuccessful due to an anomaly which led to fire emanating from the launch pad at the SaxaVord Spaceport on the Lamba Ness peninsula, Unst, Shetland.

Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has further invested in technology to improve the quality of its processes and standards.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has announced the successful launch of TYCHE for UK Space Command, which is the MoD’s first sovereign Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellite.

Space-focused communications firm, AstroAgency, has announced a strategic partnership with New Scientist Live, an annual science and space event hosted in London, aiming to showcase the benefits and opportunities offered by the UK’s fast-growing space industry.

Secured as part of the Space to Innovate Campaign – Charlie Drop, six organisations have received funding to advance technologies that improve the UK's capacity for safe operations in space.

BAE Systems has successfully shipped the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Wide Field Instrument (WFI) to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, signalling the completion of integration and testing of the instrument.

UK based manufacturer of RF, microwave, waterproof and cryogenic connectors and cable assemblies, Intelliconnect (Europe), will be exhibiting 22nd – 27th September at the 27th edition of the European Microwave Week (EuMW 2024).

Airbus Defence and Space and Astroscale UK (UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc.), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities in the field of in-orbit servicing and space debris removal.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced plans to redevelop Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales to host a landmark radar initiative, known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC).

Malvern based D-RisQ was recently selected to be part of the inaugural Airbus Defence and Space UK Accelerator, part of the wider Community for Space Prosperity (CUSP).

AirframeDesigns has collaborated on an advanced satellite communications antenna, which is set to disrupt the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) market with innovative and next-gen Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) connectivity solutions.

Two leading women electronics engineers from Scottish satellite communications firm Celestia have had their careers and achievements in the field recognised by being awarded major national honours.

A team of students from Ampleforth College in Yorkshire beat teams from Japan, the USA and France to add the title of International Youth Rocketry Champions to their status at the UK Champions.

Airbus has been selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) to design and build two new generation microwave radiometers as part of the French contribution to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS): the C²OMODO mission (Convective Core Observations through MicrOwave Derivatives in the trOpics).

Boeing's Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective 8th August 2024.

Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has created an Advisory Board to support strategic growth as it expands its services in engineering and additive manufacturing to the aviation, defence and space sectors.

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 delivered its busiest event in recent decades, with a 33% increase on visitors, 57% increase on delegation attendance and more than $105 billion in commercial deals announced by industry.

Viasat today announced the introduction of Viasat's Secure Wireless Hub (SWH), a wearable tactical gateway solution for dismounted soldiers, which was developed as part of a multiphase effort with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to identify and develop advanced tactical communications capabilities for mobile ground forces.

Teledyne Space Imaging is collaborating with Starris Optimax Space Systems in Ontario, New York, to develop space cameras for the small satellites and lunar ecosystems.

Orbex announced the appointment of a new supplier, Altair, at last week's Farnborough Air Show (FIA) 2024, as it progresses towards bringing orbital launch services to the UK.

LOT Polish Airlines and Viasat have officially announced that 15 aircraft across LOT's wide-body Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets will be equipped with Viasat's Ka-band, global in-flight connectivity solution.

BAE Systems’ strategic partner Stellar Blu Solutions has completed qualification and earned supplemental type certification on the multiorbit Sidewinder aero terminal using BAE Systems’ Ku-band electronically scanned antenna.

Ten cutting-edge teams of innovators, engineers and scientists, that are developing new technologies to provide a permanent crewed base on the Moon with reliable water supplies, have been named finalists in the Aqualunar Challenge.

More than 20 national space projects have been announced by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024.

In his opening ceremony speech at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 yesterday, Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International, stressed the importance of UK advanced manufacturing and partnership - between industry, government and international partners - in securing sustainability and future advantage.

Orbital launch services company, Orbex, is to set up a base in London while also expanding its headquarters in Scotland.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is highlighting progress on its upcoming projects at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) this week.

Engineering, technology and consulting firm Expleo will be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 from 22nd- 26th July, demonstrating innovative design and manufacturing solution for next-generation aircraft.

An innovative connection solution characterised by a 3-in-1 locking mechanism which provides reliable performance for demanding military and civilian applications, the ODU AMC (Advanced Military Connector) range, is now being expanded to address retro-fit requirements.

Serco has appointed Tom Read to the new role of Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

ADS and Farnborough International are launching the UK Government Hub at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024) next week (22nd-26th July), providing a dedicated platform for 10 government departments and agencies to collaborate directly with UK businesses.

Post-graduate students and lecturers from the University of Nottingham have helped to support the European Space Agency (ESA) during the launch of their Young Professional’s Satellite using the monitoring ground station in the heart of University Park campus.

BAE Systems and strategic partners L3Harris Technologies and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) have been selected as one of three teams to mature technologies in support of NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) mission concept.

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time yesterday (20:00 BST, 21:00 CEST).

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced that the 2024 AIAA David W. Thompson Lectureship in Space Commerce has been awarded to Sir Martin Sweeting, Executive Chairman, Surrey Satellite Technology, Ltd. (SSTL) and Distinguished Professor, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey.

ICEYE and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to further strengthen their coordination in remote sensing of the Earth in the interest of Ukraine's national security and defence.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence has announced the establishment of its new integrated Space Leadership Team and business unit.

Maxon will present its range of DC motor drive systems for aerospace, space and drone industries at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 22nd-26th July.

Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground segment, launch and operation for 15 years.

After road transport from Airbus in Friedrichshafen to Bremen on 2nd July, the Airbus-built Sentinel-2C satellite, the third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, is about to be shipped to the European spaceport in French Guiana.

Expleo has released new research which finds that 98% of business leaders believe AI will have transformed their industry within the next three years and in response 24% have already deployed AI tools, whilst a further 72% expect to deploy AI tools in the next 12 months.

Burnley based aerospace composites specialist Velocity Composites has been recertified for two quality management standards across all three manufacturing sites in the UK and US.

Zygo is set to showcase its range of optical component solutions at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), taking place 22nd to 26th July.

Barum & Dewar has secured another follow-on order from In-Space Missions for multiple satellite containers.

Cambridge based TTP has today announced the impending launch of a new data relay terminal into space with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), which will enable on-demand near real-time data communications for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) small satellites (SmallSats).

The latest figures published by ADS Group reveal that the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £38.2 billion in value to the UK economy in 2023, a growth of 50% in the last 10 years.

Staffordshire based materials science and technology consultancy, Lucideon, has acquired new scientific equipment using a £5.6 million equipment finance loan from HSBC UK, alongside funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Following US Senator Kelly A. Ayotte stepping down as the Chair of the Board of Directors - to run for Governor of New Hampshire - current board member retired US Navy Admiral Jonathan (Jon) W. Greenert will assume the role of Chair.

Babcock today announced a new strategic partnership with the Air and Space Institute (ASI), aimed at developing students' sector specific skills.

Hughes Europe has announced its strategic expansion into the military, defence and government sectors across pan-European nations, with launch of Konnect VHTS Services in collaboration with Telespazio.

Digital engineering and data specialist Cognizant, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, LLC, supplier of Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) services, for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments.

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) announced today that it has contracted Airbus Defence and Space, to provide its new geostationary telecommunications satellites, Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5).

NASA has announced that it has selected three industry proposals to help develop technologies for future large space telescopes and plan for the agency's Habitable Worlds Observatory mission concept, which could be the first space telescope designed to search for life outside our solar system.

BAE Systems has been selected to build the Ocean Color Instrument (OCX) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation.

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Sentinel-5 instrument for the European Space Agency (ESA) that will be integrated on MetOp Second Generation Satellite A.

Western Europe’s first fully licenced vertical launch spaceport - the SaxaVord Spaceport at Unst in Shetland - was declared open today by the next generation of spaceflight workers.

The Airbus-built EarthCARE climate monitoring satellite has been successfully launched from Vandenberg military base, California.

Honeywell and Viasat today announced the success of recent over-the-air and flight testing for SwiftJet, Viasat’s fastest ever L-band connectivity service for the business aviation industry, enabled through a simple Honeywell terminal upgrade.

Aurora Avionics has landed more than £320,000 to help it become a key player in one of the UK’s fastest growing industry sectors.

The UK’s first 'one-stop shop' for large satellite testing - the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) - operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space, has officially opened its doors and is set to welcome its first customers and ensure spacecraft up to seven tonnes will survive launch and the harsh conditions of space.

Farnborough International has partnered with The Future Business to offer a series of career events across its portfolio to inspire the next generation of aerospace, defence and space pioneers.

UK Space Minister Andrew Griffith was in Brussels yesterday, where he witnessed the signing of a major industrial contract that will see Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage building Europe’s flagship space weather mission, Vigil.

A new regulatory review for space sector has been published, as UK Science and Defence Ministers launch the UK's National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC).

Engineers at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) are to begin manufacturing the first instrument for the world-renowned Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).

In a commercial world-first, quantum navigation technology developed in the UK, supported through UKRI funding, has been successfully tested in flight.

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Earth observation technologies, to improve how space is used to understand and protect the planet.

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

UK imaging sensor manufacturer, Teledyne Space Imaging has provided the key imaging and sensor instrumentation for the EarthCARE satellite, an advanced Earth climate monitoring project scheduled to be launched into space in May 2024 and jointly implemented by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

New funding from the UK Space Agency is backing technologies to help satellites measure our changing shorelines, estimate levels of biomass, predict weather forecasting and manufacture medicines in space.

The 252 recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

ODU Connectors will be demonstrating products specifically designed for battery applications, such as its ODU-MAC Power Connector for high-current and high-voltage, at the Battery Cells & Systems Expo, taking place at the NEC, 15th-16th May.

Earth-i has announced that it has secured a UK EO DataHub contract award.

BAE Systems has been selected by NASA to develop the Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) - to monitor air quality and provide information about the impact of air pollutants on Earth - that will fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation.

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has released its first quarter report for 2024, which reveals ITSA members have seen overall growth of 10% in connector orders, with some segments outperforming expectations, such as military and commercial which are up by 30%.

Advanced Engineering UK will be returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 30th and 31st October, showcasing more innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industry.

Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation.

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $1 million contract to develop an Advanced Closed Brayton Cycle converter for NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The ClearSpace-1 mission is reviewing its debris removal target after detecting untraceable debris near its last client object.

Dundee based Bright Ascension Ltd has formed a partnership with Nominal Systems, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU.

The Teddington based National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is working in collaboration with the European Space Agency's (ESA) Navigation Innovation Support Programme (NAVISP) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to develop the next generation of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies.

PA Consulting has announced the launch of its Secure Futures report, part of its Secure Futures series providing insights and events emphasising the importance of collaboration in delivering a secure future.

Kongsberg NanoAvionics has announced that the 12U nanosatellite bus it built for the in-orbit demonstration of NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System mission was successfully launched by Rocket Lab.

Semiconductor technology firm, IceMOS Technology Corporation is among the 2024 winners of the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards announced today.

UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan is a step closer to space after a graduation ceremony today following her European Space Agency (ESA) training.

UK spaceflight company Orbex has received £16.7 million from six backers in an update to its Series C funding round.

ClearSpace today announced that its CLEAR Mission – funded as part of the UK Space Agency’s national debris removal programme – has achieved Preliminary Design Review (PDR) maturity, marking a significant advance in the collective aim of making space operations more sustainable.

Serco has signed the renewal of two contracts with the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), marking a 30-year-long partnership.

Hypervine, a cleantech business specialising in satellite imagery and data analytics, has launched its new unlimited satellite surveys service.