in Space / Events Posted 16 October 2019
Today saw the unveiling of the collaboratively designed spacewear system for Virgin Galactic astronauts, realised through a unique partnership between Virgin Galactic and Under
in Space Posted 16 October 2019
UK organisations can express an interest in seeking funding to develop receivers for a future UK global navigation satellite system (GNSS), with the best ideas possibly in line for contracts under the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).
in Space Posted 14 October 2019
One of Europe’s leading launch vehicle companies, Skyrora, has announced the opening of a European engine test facility and the completion of the first phase of tests for its 30kN rocket engine.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 9 October 2019
Hampshire based Link Microtek has released a new dual-channel Ku-band rotary joint which is ideal for satellite-on-the-move and radar applications.
in Space Posted 8 October 2019
Boeing will invest $20 million in Virgin Galactic, as the two companies aim at working together to broaden commercial space access and transform global travel technologies.
in Defence / Space Posted 3 October 2019
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Virgin Orbit have selected the RAF pilot to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programme.
in Space Posted 3 October 2019
The UK Space Agency has committed to playing a leading role in supporting the progression and visibility of women in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries, by joining Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) as a corporate
in Defence / Space Posted 3 October 2019
Virgin Galactic has announced a new contract with the Italian Air Force for a research flight on the company’s SpaceShipTwo system during which Italian researchers will actively conduct experiments while they are in
in Space Posted 2 October 2019
The recently proposed UK-Australia ‘Space Bridge’ agreement is expected to unlock greater collaboration between governments, regulators and industry, signalling opportunities for Australian – UK
in Space Posted 27 September 2019
The UK Space Agency has launched an initiative to help the space sector deliver a million engagement activities a year with young people across the UK.
in Space Posted 27 September 2019
Celestia Technologies UK Ltd (Celestia UK) is gearing up for the further development and commercialisation of its next generation, electronic scanning (eScan), phased array ground station by making additional UK recruitment investment to
in Space Posted 25 September 2019
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has introduced highly-integrated smart power switch controllers, the first of their kind for space and satellite applications.
in Space / Events Posted 25 September 2019
Skyrora is demonstrating its latest in-house technology as it gears up for its first launch in 2022, at the prestigious UK Space Conference taking place at the ICC in Newport, Wales, this week.
in Space / Events Posted 24 September 2019
A new package of space funding was unveiled by Science Minister Chris Skidmore at the UK Space Conference today, which is being held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Newport, South Wales (24th-26th
in Space Posted 24 September 2019
British satellites will be better protected through a £20 million boost to predict severe space weather events, the PM has announced whilst at the UN General Assembly today.
in Space / Events Posted 23 September 2019
The UK’s aspiring astronauts and rocket scientists are being called upon to compete in the UK’s largest youth rocket competition. Students aged 11 – 18 are invited to enter the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
in Defence / Space Posted 19 September 2019
BAE Systems has partnered with LinQuest, Booz Allen Hamilton, a.i. solutions, Space Vector, Advanced Core Concepts, VETS and GreenDart, to offer support for the US Air Force (USAF) Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) Launch Enterprise – Systems
in Space Posted 17 September 2019
Virgin Galactic announced today that it has mated the fuselage and cabin of its next spaceship to the completed wing assembly.
in Space / Events Posted 17 September 2019
The Mission and Agile Nanosatellite for Terrestrial Imagery Services (MANTIS) satellite, with UK Space Agency funding through the European Space Agency’s (ESA) InCubed Programme, will help energy and mining businesses
in Defence / Space Posted 12 September 2019
Airbus has won a design study from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to develop the technologies for a cluster of ultra-high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for the UK
in Defence / Space Posted 11 September 2019
QinetiQ has won a £67m contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to develop multi-constellation satellite receivers under the UK Robust Global
in Aerospace / Space Posted 11 September 2019
Inmarsat's award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution is now available to customers onboard the first of Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 3 September 2019
Global trade and logistics software provider, AEB, has launched its new global trade software – Risk Assessment – to protect businesses from global trade violations.
in Defence / Space Posted 29 August 2019
Gigasat, part of Middlesex based Ultra Electronics CIS (Communication and Integrated Systems) and a manufacturer of satellite and microwave equipment for secure government and military communications, has
in Space Posted 27 August 2019
The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover is leaving the UK for Airbus in Toulouse where it will undergo crucial testing ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space.
in Defence / Space Posted 23 August 2019
GPS III, the most powerful Global Positioning System satellite ever built, launched from Cape Canaveral yesterday, equipped with BAE Systems' RAD750 Single Board Computer.
in Space Posted 21 August 2019
The panoramic camera system (PanCam) which will allow the UK-built Rosalind Franklin Mars rover to examine the Red Planet and search for signs of life, has been installed.
in Space Posted 16 August 2019
Virgin Galactic has revealed the first phase of the interior of Spaceport America in New Mexico, the world’s first-ever commercial spaceport.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 15 August 2019
Validair Monitoring Solutions Ltd (VMSL) announces the introduction of a brand new Android smartphone app for users of VMS systems incorporating the ViGIE software that offers comprehensive remote functionality as well as live monitoring of
in Defence / Space Posted 14 August 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a Phase 2 contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to develop machine learning capabilities aimed at helping the US military gain better awareness
in Space Posted 12 August 2019
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) has announced the availability of a radiation-hardened Onboard Computing (OBC) reference design to speed the development of space computing platforms including CubeSats.
in Space Posted 8 August 2019
Edinburgh-based space-company, Skyrora has taken its next major step towards reaching orbit by successfully carrying out its second rocket launch.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 29 July 2019
The debut of the DSEI Space Hub at DSEI 2019 will represent a unique opportunity for industry specialists, delegates and the MoD to look to the future and discuss the capabilities and challenges offered through the
in Space Posted 26 July 2019
UK scientists are leading an international project to build the world’s first space rock mining devices which use bacteria to recover minerals from rocks on the Moon and Mars.
in Space Posted 26 July 2019
Scottish space firm Skyrora has successfully carried out testing on a fully 3D-printed, commercial rocket engine for the first time ever in the UK.
in Space Posted 19 July 2019
Researchers will benefit from new international partnerships with 15 countries as part of the Atlantic International Research (AIR) Centre, thanks to a new agreement signed yesterday.
in Space Posted 18 July 2019
The UK and US space agencies have signed a statement of intent, which paves the way for UK commercial satellite communication and navigation services to be used by future NASA missions to the Moon, which was announced in a speech from Science
in Space / Events Posted 15 July 2019
The test launch of a space research balloon from Unst in Shetland has been hailed as a major success.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 11 July 2019
At 12:12:23 UTC today, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, Astronaut Terry Virts and crew made history by beating the world record for any aircraft flying over the North and South poles in a Qatar Executive Gulfstream
in Space Posted 10 July 2019
The University of Leicester's new Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Earth Observation Research Centre (METEOR) has received nearly £14 million in funding through Round 6 of Research England’s flagship capital
in Space Posted 9 July 2019
Virgin Galactic and Social Capital Hedosophia (SCH), a public investment vehicle sponsored by Social Capital and Hedosophia, have announced that the boards of directors of each company have approved a definitive agreement under which the two companies
in Space Posted 8 July 2019
The UK’s first commercial spaceflight-related activity will take place in Shetland this weekend, with the test launch of a stratospheric balloon for a system that will eventually deliver small satellites into orbit.
in Space Posted 8 July 2019
A pair of Glasgow-built satellites which could revolutionise how data is downloaded from space were successfully launched last Friday.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 4 July 2019
Inmarsat today announced a contract to introduce two new payloads for its Global Xpress (GX) network in partnership with Space Norway and its subsidiary Space Norway HEOSAT, supporting the continued fast-paced
in Space Posted 2 July 2019
Newry based Kx will once again join the NASA Frontier Development Lab (FDL) and the SETI Institute in this summer’s space research mission.
in Space / Events Posted 1 July 2019
Young people with innovative ideas for how satellites can improve life on Earth, have pitched their plans to space industry experts in a bid to win support to turn them into reality.
in Space Posted 25 June 2019
The UK Space Agency is joining forces with mobile communications giant O2 to develop next-gen technology needed for driverless cars.
in Space Posted 20 June 2019
A new mission called Comet Interceptor, which was proposed by the UK, has been targeted for launch by the European Space Agency in 2028.
in Space Posted 18 June 2019
Specialist satellite comms manufacturer, Newtec, today announced it is working with QinetiQ on two key projects towards full ESA certification, as it enters the Belgian space market.
in Space Posted 18 June 2019
Airbus built SEOSAT/Ingenio, the first Earth observation satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA) and Spanish government has left Madrid and is ready for final testing.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Although the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are preparing with almost military precision for what is proving to be the fastest-ever selling show taking place in July 2020, it is urban air that is set to
in Space Posted 11 June 2019
Cobham Gaisler announced today the release of the TSIM3-GR716, a new Instruction Simulator for radiation hardened processors.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 June 2019
Boeing released its 2019 Global Environment Report yesterday, highlighting the company's efforts towards building cleaner, more fuel-efficient airplanes and finding innovative ways to recycle and conserve resources,
in Space Posted 6 June 2019
The UK Space Agency will work with the United States in establishing an enhanced space weather forecasting system.
in Space Posted 5 June 2019
A pair of space sails designed and manufactured by the University of Surrey team behind RemoveDEBRIS – a project that demonstrated a number of world-first active debris removal technologies – have been successfully deployed.
in Space Posted 5 June 2019
The government is ensuring the UK plays a leading role in the New Space Age as part of its modern Industrial Strategy, with new support for domestic satellite launch capability and space weather forecasting, as well as a new National Space Council to
in Space Posted 4 June 2019
A mission proposed by the UK Space Agency has been added to the European Space Agency (ESA) Earth Watch programme, as the UK bids to host United Nations climate talks next year.
in Space Posted 30 May 2019
The extension of a satellite manufacturing centre that supports the UK space industry, will be boosted by investment in new cleanroom technology provided by multidisciplinary engineering company WHP, which has won a contract to design
in Space Posted 30 May 2019
The Satellite Applications Catapult has signed an agreement with the Jinjiang District People’s Government of Chengdu to establish a Sino-British Cooperation Centre.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 30 May 2019
Today Inmarsat and Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) announced they have signed a contract to develop new satellites for Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) network – based on Airbus’ new OneSat – which will mark a transformative
in Security / Space Posted 29 May 2019
Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minas Gerais State Government in Brazil to explore the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for monitoring the integrity of mine tailings dams in the region.
in Space Posted 28 May 2019
Innovative ideas from crime-fighting drones to tracking down trolleys are among the winners of the UK Space Agency’s SatelLife competition for young people.
in Space Posted 22 May 2019
Future spaceports can apply for a share of £2 million to support plans for small satellite launch from aircraft and sub-orbital flight from the UK, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced today.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 22 May 2019
Provider of global trade and supply chain management software, AEB, has partnered with Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts, to offer a central customs platform with a network of customs brokers (used for this
in Space Posted 21 May 2019
Airbus and the Hellenic Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering future space cooperation.
in Space Posted 20 May 2019
Inmarsat is working with agritech innovator ApisProtect to help stem the significant decline in bee populations and increase crop production worldwide.
in Space Posted 14 May 2019
BAE Systems’ radiation-hardened electronics recently reached a major milestone marking 10,000 cumulative years in orbit. The company’s technology has powered satellites and spacecraft for almost 30 years,
in Space / Events Posted 13 May 2019
The biggest Earth Observation conference in the world kicks off in Milan today, with the UK Space Agency presenting its ambitious vision for Earth Observation through to 2040.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 13 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition which seeks proposals for novel and innovative solutions that can develop the UK Defence and Security space capabilities; specifically those that are not
in Space Posted 10 May 2019
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has recently signed a contract with Airbus to provide high resolution optical data from the SSTL S1-4, an Earth observation satellite which was launched in September 2018.
in Space Posted 9 May 2019
Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) is continuing its emergency communications operations using Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) satellite connections, following the strongest cyclone ever recorded
in Aerospace / Defence / Space / Events Posted 7 May 2019
Vision Engineering Ltd., will unveil a revolutionary digital 3D stereoscopic display technology today at Control, in Stuttgart (7-10 May).
in Space Posted 3 May 2019
Experts have generated electricity from a rare chemical element for the first time which may mean future space missions can be powered for up to 400 years.
in Space / Events Posted 1 May 2019
Horizon Technologies will be on the UK Pavilion sponsored by the UK Department of International Trade at Satellite 2019 in Washington, DC, 6th–9th May, showcasing its Amber Commercial SIGINT CubeSat constellation.
in Space Posted 29 April 2019
Airbus Defence and Space and Orbital Insight have expanded upon their partnership agreement to create Earth Monitor, a powerful change analysis and insights service which provides situation awareness over archived or newly tasked areas
in Space Posted 29 April 2019
Collaboration between the UK and France has developed a sophisticated forecasting instrument that will set new standards of accuracy in short term weather prediction.
in Space Posted 26 April 2019
Leonardo hosted a UK-France Space collaboration event yesterday at its Southampton site to mark the delivery of the first sensor package for an exciting new global weather forecasting technology
in Aerospace / Space Posted 25 April 2019
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has granted accreditation to Malvern‐based Validair Monitoring Solutions Limited (VMSL) for Laboratory Calibration services that comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
in Security / Space Posted 25 April 2019
Horizon Technologies and the Satellite Applications Catapult have signed a contract to adapt Horizon Technologies’ existing FlyingFish signals intelligence (SIGINT) system for a 6U
in Space Posted 24 April 2019
The NASA InSight lander which is supported by the UK Space Agency has recorded its first candidate for a ‘marsquake’.
in Space Posted 24 April 2019
A new UK space industry directory has been produced, showcasing the range of UK expertise in satellite technology and how it can help tackle problems such as illegal deforestation, disaster response and food production.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 24 April 2019
Avinor Air Navigation Services, the biggest air navigation service provider in Norway, has reappointed Egis aviation, led by Helios, under a five-year framework contract for provision of consultancy and engineering services.
in Space Posted 23 April 2019
Airbus has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr, 57, Executive Vice President Space Systems within the Airbus Defence and Space division.
in Defence / Space Posted 23 April 2019
Teledyne Defence & Space (TDS), a business unit of Teledyne UK, has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2019 for International Trade.
in Space Posted 15 April 2019
Cobham has announced that its LEON3FT processor technology has successfully been used on the VESTA-1 nanosatellite developed and operated by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).
in Space Posted 15 April 2019
BAE Systems Australia welcomes today’s announcement to establish a space industry focused SmartSat cooperative research centre (CRC).
in Space Posted 11 April 2019
A key element of Reaction Engines’ revolutionary SABRE air-breathing rocket engine has successfully passed the first phase of high-temperature testing.
in Space Posted 11 April 2019
The first results from the ExoMars mission supported by the UK Space Agency reveal the effects of a massive, global dust storm on the Red Planet.
in Defence / Space Posted 10 April 2019
BAE Systems has unveiled its new general software-defined radio (SDR) assembly for high reliability commercial and US Department of Defense (DoD) space applications.
in Space Posted 9 April 2019
A company aiming to establishing itself as a leading UK orbital launch firm for small satellite operators, is in the process of selecting launch locations for its next three engine tests.
in Space Posted 8 April 2019
Singapore-based SpaceChain has expanded its operations to the United Kingdom to leverage Europe's advanced space technologies and to drive economic development through SpaceChain's satellite infrastructure and blockchain technology.
in Space Posted 3 April 2019
Two of the UK’s leading Space sector companies, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Oxford Space Systems (OSS), have been awarded National Space Technology Programme funding to develop an innovative and
in Aerospace / Space Posted 2 April 2019
Effective today, Aireon, the first ever real-time, global air traffic surveillance system, is fully operational and in trial use over the North Atlantic.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 2 April 2019
Thales has completed its acquisition of Gemalto for €4.8 billion, creating a Group providing technologies that underpin the critical decision chain for companies, organisations and governments.
in Space Posted 28 March 2019
Anyone working in the UK public sector can now receive free access to more than a thousand high-resolution satellite images of Britain, the UK Space Agency has announced.
in Space / Events Posted 27 March 2019
UKspace, Teledyne e2v, Innovate UK and Sprint are jointly hosting a free to attend SME Forum event – Working together to grow the UK space market – being held at the Teledyne e2v facility in Chelmsford, Essex, on Tuesday 14th May 2019,
in Space Posted 26 March 2019
A new report by London Economics on behalf of the UK Space Agency, reveals that every £1 of public spending generates £3 to £4 in value for recipients in the space industry, with additional wider spillover benefits to the UK
in Space Posted 25 March 2019
George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company (TSC) and Dr Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director General, UAE Space Agency, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today that outlines cooperation across a range of
in Space / Events Posted 21 March 2019
Students from Cranfield University are designing their own space rocket, which they hope to launch into the skies above the US later this year.
