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in Space Comet chase to be led by UK scientists
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 Newtec collaborates with QinetiQ
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 SEOSAT/Ingenio ready for testing
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 Farnborough Airshow preparations for 2020 in full swing
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 Cobham releases new TSIM3 Instruction Simulator
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 Boeing advances biofuels, recycling and conservation
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 UK and US join forces on ‘space weather’ service
Posted 6 June 2019
The UK Space Agency will work with the United States in establishing an enhanced space weather forecasting system.
in Space Surrey-built space sail successfully deployed
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 UK space sector gets government boost
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 UK-led climate change forecasts mission added to ESA Earth Watch
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 WHP wins DISC cleanroom design and build contract
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 Satellite Applications Catapult to establish Sino-British Cooperation Centre in Chengdu
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 Inmarsat's next-gen GX sat fleet to be delivered by Airbus
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 Inmarsat explores sat data role in Brazil mining ops
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 SatelLife competition funds fresh ideas
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 UK Space Agency launches £2m horizontal spaceflight development fund
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 AEB teams with Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts on customs clearance
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 Airbus signs cooperation MoU with Hellenic Space Agency
Posted 21 May 2019
Airbus and the Hellenic Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering future space cooperation.
in Space Inmarsat partners with ApisProtect to save bees
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 BAE Systems radiation-hardened electronics reach 10,000 years milestone
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 UK Space Agency presents Earth Observation at Living Planet Symposium
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 DASA seeks proposals to develop innovative space tech
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 SSTL enters Earth observation sat data contract with Airbus
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 TSF uses GX for emergency comms following Mozambique cyclones
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 Vision Engineering launches DRV-Z1 at Control
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 UK scientists generate electricity from rare element to power future space missions
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 Horizon Technologies showcasing Amber CubeSat at Satellite 2019
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 Airbus and Orbital Insight create Earth Monitor
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 UK delivers world's most accurate weather satellite instrument
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 Leonardo hosts UK-France space collaboration event
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 UKAS adds compliance competency to VMSL
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 Horizon Technologies and Satellite Applications Catapult to track illegal ship activities
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 First ‘marsquake’ captured by UK sensors
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 Global problems to be tackled by UK from 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 Avinor reappoints Helios for operational support
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 Airbus appoints Jean-Marc Nasr Head of Space Systems
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 Teledyne Defence & Space win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
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 Cobham processor tech powers SSTL's VESTA-1 nanosatellite
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 BAE Systems Australia welcomes National SmartSat CRC
Posted 15 April 2019
BAE Systems Australia welcomes today’s announcement to establish a space industry focused SmartSat cooperative research centre (CRC).
in Space Reaction Engines' SABRE precooler passes first high-temperature testing
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 British instruments reveal secrets of Martian sky
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 BAE Systems unveils SDR for space applications
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 Spaceports invited to submit proposals for future rocket launches
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 SpaceChain opens UK operation
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 SSTL and OSS collaborate on disruptive smallsat SAR Payload
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 First real-time global air traffic surveillance system operational
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 Thales completes acquisition of Gemalto
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 Free satellite data available to help tackle public sector challenges
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 Essex event to explore UK space opportunities for SMEs
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 Report reveals benefits of space investments
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 Virgin Galactic & TSC partner with UAE Space Agency
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 Cranfield students competing in rocket engineering competition
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.
in Space OneWeb secures $1.25bn new funding after successful launch
Posted 20 March 2019
OneWeb has secured its largest fundraising round to date with the successful raise of $1.25 billion in new capital, bringing the total funds raised to $3.4 billion.
in Space ESA and UKSA endorse Reaction Engines' SABRE
Posted 20 March 2019
Reaction Engines has received further endorsement of its revolutionary SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine) engine design via its collaboration with European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA).
in Space UK to tackle solar wind risk and find Earth-like planets
Posted 18 March 2019
Science Minister Chris Skidmore has announced new national space funding worth £7 million, which will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space BAE Systems signs new agreement with TWI
Posted 13 March 2019
BAE Systems has signed a new agreement with The Welding Institute (TWI), designed to drive innovation, skills and training across UK industry.
in Aerospace / Space Aireon and Thales to expand space-based ADS-B collaboration
Posted 12 March 2019
Aireon and Thales gave signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to expand their space-based ADS-B collaboration, looking at ways to improve aviation efficiency by globally leveraging the space-based Automatic Dependent
in Space Cobham Processor on its way to the Moon
Posted 12 March 2019
Cobham Gaisler's HiRel GR712RC processor was launched onboard the SpaceIL mission to the Moon last month.
in Space Teledyne microwave comms support Airbus OneWeb Satellites
Posted 12 March 2019
Teledyne Technologies' Teledyne Defence & Space business unit, has developed and provided critical microwave communication products to support Airbus OneWeb Satellites’ mega constellation.
in Space Goonhilly enters strategic partnership with Australian Space Agency
Posted 5 March 2019
The Goonhilly Earth Station has inked a partnership agreement with the Australian Space Agency to collaborate and create new opportunities in the space economy in Australia, the UK and beyond.
in Space Mars rover driven in Chile’s Atacama desert from UK
Posted 5 March 2019
A space control centre in the UK has been used to test-drive a prototype Mars rover thousands of miles away in Chile’s Atacama desert.
in Space Cobham and Inmarsat to deliver L-band ground infrastructure
Posted 27 February 2019
Cobham SATCOM has announced an agreement with Inmarsat that covers development and supply of new generation L-band radio access network ground segment systems for Inmarsat’s I-6 satellites – underpinning the L-band ground
in Space Inmarsat and Microsoft to deliver cloud services via satellite
Posted 26 February 2019
A collaboration agreement between Inmarsat and Microsoft will enable Inmarsat’s customers to transfer data collected through their Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to the Microsoft Azure IoT platform.
in Defence / Space BAS brings astronomy data to Dstl
Posted 18 February 2019
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has partnered with Basingstoke Astronomical Society (BAS) to track space debris.
in Space Harpoon successfully captures space debris
Posted 15 February 2019
The RemoveDEBRIS satellite, one of the world’s first attempts to address the build-up of dangerous space debris, has successfully used its on-board harpoon-capture system in orbit.
in Space Avanti helps Cornish Space Observatory
Posted 14 February 2019
A popular Cornish Astronomy Observatory can now expand its research and educational work thanks to help from Avanti Communications and its superfast satellite broadband service.
in Space DSEI Space Hub reflects sector's growing importance
Posted 14 February 2019
Clarion Events' newly created Space Hub, which will be located within DSEI’s Aerospace Zone, will feature innovative companies in both space and defence sectors - now including Airbus - providing a dedicated networking platform for
in Space Virgin Galactic and TSC donate hybrid rocket motor to Smithsonian
Posted 12 February 2019
Sir Richard Branson joined Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company (TSC) staff and guests last week at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, to announce that the hybrid rocket motor which
in Space Snowdonia Aerospace Centre's future safeguarded
Posted 12 February 2019
The future of Snowdonia Aerospace Centre at Llanbedr Airfield has been safeguarded following its allocation by the Snowdonia National Park Authority (SNPA) in the recently adopted Eryri Local Development Plan covering the period to
in Space Link Microtek develops microwave rotary joint for SSTL APM
Posted 8 February 2019
Manufacturer of microwave and RF subsystems and components, Link Microtek, has designed and produced a spaceflight-qualified microwave rotary joint and associated waveguide components as part of a Ka-band antenna
in Space British built Mars rover named
Posted 8 February 2019
The UK made ExoMars rover, due to roam the surface of the red planet in 2021, has been named after UK scientist and co-discoverer of the structure of DNA - Rosalind Franklin.
in Space Orbex unveils Prime rocket at HQ in Scotland
Posted 8 February 2019
Orbex publicly unveiled its Prime rocket for the first time yesterday at the opening of its new headquarters and rocket design facility in Forres in the Scottish Highlands.
in Space 3,400 new UK space jobs created
Posted 31 January 2019
The UK’s space sector has seen significant growth in income, exports and employment with total income now standing at £14.8 billion, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced yesterday.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Validair secures funding from Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Posted 31 January 2019
Malvern-based SME Validair Monitoring Solutions Limited has secured over £150k in funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, which will support the company’s growth across the UK due to escalating demand
in Space SSC seals launch site partnership with ArianeGroup
Posted 31 January 2019
The Shetland Space Centre (SSC) today announced a major partnership with ArianeGroup.
in Aerospace / Space Volga-Dnepr delivers six satellites for OneWeb
Posted 30 January 2019
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has successfully completed the first delivery of satellites for the OneWeb constellation project.
in Space Virgin Galactic unveils Under Armour as spacewear partner
Posted 30 January 2019
Virgin Galactic has announced that Under Armour is its Exclusive Technical Spacewear Partner, to create a next generation of spacewear and astronaut performance programmes.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space UK businesses urged to register for continued Horizon 2020 funding
Posted 30 January 2019
The UK Government is urging businesses benefitting from Horizon 2020 research funding, to register their details on an online portal, so they can continue to receive funding if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
in Space GKN Aerospace demos upper stage launcher engine nozzle
Posted 29 January 2019
GKN Aerospace announced today that its Expander Technology Integrated Demonstrator (ETID) featuring patented sandwich wall technology, has successfully demonstrated its potential for future upper stage engine applications
in Defence / Space MoD invests in pioneering space tech
Posted 28 January 2019
The development of a new generation of pioneering British deployable satellite antennas has been boosted following a £1 million Ministry of Defence (MoD) investment.
in Space BAE Systems awarded NGA mission support contract
Posted 23 January 2019
The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded BAE Systems a five-year, $250 million contract to continue providing Full-Motion Video (FMV) advanced analytic services, training, and intelligence production
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Harwin's T-Contact products now available worldwide
Posted 23 January 2019
Following on from the release of its narrow-pitch T-Contact offering last year, Harwin - which produces interconnect solutions for the defence, aerospace and space sectors - has now secured supply chain support from leading
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space No fee but still too much confusion for EU workers
Posted 22 January 2019
Although the UK Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday scrapped the £65 fee that EU citizens would have had to pay to secure EU Settled Status in the UK after Brexit, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) we are still no
in Space Isotropic Systems raises $14m to advance space-based connectivity
Posted 21 January 2019
London-based integrated satellite terminal solutions provider, Isotropic Systems Ltd., has announced a $14 million Series A round of funding led by Boeing HorizonX Ventures, with participation from WML, Space
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space ADS responds to rejection of Withdrawal Agreement
Posted 17 January 2019
Following Tuesday’s vote in Parliament on whether to accept the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration negotiated by the Government, ADS has responded to the deal being rejected.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space AEB offers traders free Brexit Tool Kit
Posted 16 January 2019
Provider of software for global trade and logistics, AEB, is offering a free Brexit Tool Kit containing everything traders need to know to bring their global trade and customs processes up to speed – including relevant government links, customs
in Space Competition for young space entrepreneurs lifts off
Posted 15 January 2019
The UK Space Agency is offering young people expert advice and a share of £50,000 for their ideas of how satellites could improve life on Earth.
in Space SSTL completes Eutelsat Quantum platform build
Posted 10 January 2019
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has completed the build of the platform for Eutelsat Quantum, the world’s first geostationary telecommunications satellite that will be fully reconfigurable in orbit.
in Space BAE Systems' computers guide InSight Mars landing
Posted 10 January 2019
On November 26, 2018, NASA landed its InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) spacecraft on Mars after a six month journey to the Red Planet, equipped with BAE Systems
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space UK aerospace industry urges approval of Withdrawal Agreement
Posted 9 January 2019
Companies from the UK aerospace industry are urging MPs to approve the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the UK Government and the European Union (EU), as Parliament restarts debates over it on Wednesday.
in Space UK tests self driving Martian robots
Posted 2 January 2019
Testing in the Sahara Desert of cutting-edge UK software for an autonomous Martian robot has now completed, with the robot travelling over 1.4km without human interaction.
in Space Former UKspace Secretary General awarded CBE
Posted 2 January 2019
Paul Flanagan, who served as Secretary General of UKspace for 12 years, before retiring in November 2018, has been awarded a CBE for services to the UK space sector, in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2019.
in Space QinetiQ's SEPS sets BepiColombo off to Mercury
Posted 19 December 2018
The QinetiQ-engineered Solar Electric Propulsion System (SEPS) on board BepiColombo, the joint ESA/JAXA spacecraft on a mission to Mercury, has now begun propelling the Mercury Transfer Module (MTM) to the heart of our solar system.
in Space Celestia wins major ESA contract for UK
Posted 18 December 2018
Harwell based Celestia Technologies Group UK Ltd (CTG UK) has signed an €8 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of the next generation of Gateway ground stations.
in Space Virgin Galactic completes historic first spaceflight
Posted 14 December 2018
History was made yesterday as Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, landed from her maiden spaceflight.
in Aerospace / Space Scanner using space tech to speed up airport security
Posted 12 December 2018
A super-sensitive passenger scanner that reveals hidden security threats is being trialled at Cardiff Airport in the UK.
in Space Inmarsat first commercial customer for MHI's H3 launch vehicle
Posted 7 December 2018
Inmarsat has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) to be the first commercial customer to place an order for the new H3 launch vehicle.
in Space SpaceX launches satellite payload built by University of Surrey students
Posted 5 December 2018
The European Student Earth Orbiter satellite (ESEO), which contains a vital payload designed and built by students from the University of Surrey, was launched into space on Monday 3 December 2018 by the SpaceX
in Space Cranfield students’ technology successfully launched into space
Posted 4 December 2018
Technology designed and built by students at Cranfield University, has today been launched into space on the European Student Earth Orbiter (ESEO) satellite. Launch occurred last night at 19:34 CET on a SpaceX Falcon 9
