in Space Posted 18 October 2021
The UK Space Agency and NASA have agreed to work together on a mission to observe and map the heliosphere - the area of space surrounding the Sun filled with charged particles known as the solar wind.
in Space Posted 18 October 2021
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has secured European Space Agency InCubed programme financial and technical support to demonstrate a high throughput, flexible and intelligent payload
in Space Posted 14 October 2021
Serco Europe has been awarded new services valued at approximatively €4 million, as part of an ongoing framework contract with the European Space Agency (ESA).
in Defence / Space Posted 11 October 2021
Jeremy Quin MP, the UK’s Minister for Defence Procurement, visited Airbus in Stevenage today and pushed the button to start production of the first panel skin for the UK MOD’s next generation
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 October 2021
Horizon Technologies has announced the appointment of two new executives, Roberta Rudd, AMP, MBA, as its Head of Strategic Programmes, Horizon Space Technologies and James Masey as Director of Business Development, Horizon Aerospace
in Space Posted 5 October 2021
The first report on pay in the UK space sector has been published by the Space Skills Alliance and the Space Growth Partnership's Space Skills Advisory Panel.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space / Events Posted 4 October 2021
Filtronic plc today hosted a ceremony at which Mrs Sue Snowdon, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, formally presented Filtronic with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 4 October 2021
Designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave and mmWave products for telecomms infrastructure, aerospace & defence, critical comms and space markets, Filtronic plc, last month welcomed the newly-appointed Minister for
in Space Posted 1 October 2021
Space based network infrastructure will soon complement the 5G terrestrial mobile networks currently being deployed, leading to satellite comms becoming an integrated and indispensable part of the global telecomms
in Space Posted 28 September 2021
New plans to strengthen the UK as a world class space nation by firing up its multibillion-pound space industry have been set out in a National Space Strategy launched yesterday.
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 27 September 2021
STEM leaders need to do more to challenge recruitment bias within their own organisations to help the industry become more inclusive, according to a leading STEM recruitment scheme.
in Space Posted 27 September 2021
Cardiff start-up Space Forge, has secured a £1.71 million boost to develop commercial space transportation services which could help place the UK at the forefront of the global small satellite launch market.
in Space Posted 27 September 2021
Developer of transformational broadband terminal technologies, Isotropic Systems, has raised over $37 million in an equity financing round, which fully funds the development of its game-changing multilink antennas through
in Space Posted 22 September 2021
Prestwick Spaceport has secured a launch partner for its spaceport development in a landmark deal that will boost Scotland’s space industry ambitions and create an important strategic asset for the UK.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 21 September 2021
Inmarsat today announced the launch of its innovative new OneFi customer experience platform for airlines.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 September 2021
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Space Programme and UK Space Agency (UKSA) are working together with the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), to launch the Bravo Drop of the Space to Innovate Campaign.
in Space Posted 16 September 2021
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) for communications services from Lunar Pathfinder, due to launch in 2024.
in Space Posted 14 September 2021
BAE Systems has acquired In-Space Missions, a UK company that designs, builds and operates satellites and satellite systems.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 10 September 2021
Kevin Craven is to be appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of ADS, effective from 1st October, having been approved by the ADS Board.
in Space Posted 8 September 2021
Was there life on Mars? Amongst the excitement of space missions to the Red Planet, successful landings and the deployment of the Mars Rover, it’s easy to forget that the vital analysis of samples retrieved from the
in Space Posted 7 September 2021
One of the UK’s most respected rocket engineers, Ben Jarvis, has joined the SaxaVord UK Spaceport team as Launch Campaign Manager.
in Space Posted 1 September 2021
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has gone live with a new Lunar Mission Builder App designed to calculate the communications service a lunar mission could receive from SSTL’s Lunar Pathfinder communications spacecraft, due to launch in
in Space Posted 31 August 2021
Celestia UK has announced the appointment of Malachy Devlin as its new CEO.
in Space Posted 31 August 2021
Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) successfully tested its ability to capture its client spacecraft using the servicer’s magnetic capture system, in a demonstration performed on Wednesday
in Space Posted 26 August 2021
UK companies and research organisations are invited to apply for up to £375,000 funding to develop technologies that could support the next generation of space science missions.
in Space Posted 25 August 2021
The UK Space Agency is inviting local development bodies to bid for funding of up to £100,000 to help put space at the heart of local economies, by today launching the £600,000 Regional Space Development fund, which
in Space Posted 25 August 2021
The national SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology) business support programme has made two new appointments in senior roles, with Rain Irshad joining as the new Head of Programme and Ann Swift as the new National
in Space Posted 24 August 2021
BAE Systems is collaborating with GlobalFoundries to produce radiation-hardened RAD510 System on Chip (SoC) single board computers (SBCs) for space.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 19 August 2021
Spire Global today announced significant funding awarded by Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), a UK Government-backed programme, as part of its Space to Innovate Campaign’s Themed
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 19 August 2021
Airbus Defence and Space, GRC Ltd, Avanti Communications Group plc and Get SAT Ltd, have signed a multimillion dollar contract to deliver high-speed, secure satcom-on-the-move connectivity.
in Space Posted 18 August 2021
Pléiades Neo 4, the second satellite of the Pléiades Neo Earth observation constellation, was successfully launched by Arianespace’s European launcher Vega from French Guiana on Monday night.
in Aerospace / Space Posted 18 August 2021
Inmarsat has announced its participation in this year’s Boeing ecoDemonstrator programme - which aims to enhance the sustainability and safety of air travel by testing new technologies - with the first flight
in Space Posted 12 August 2021
The Airbus-built JUICE spacecraft, (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission) developed for the European Space Agency (ESA) has arrived in Toulouse, where it will stay for its final assembly and test campaign at Airbus’
in Space Posted 12 August 2021
The SpaceTech sector experienced another record-breaking quarter of venture financing in Q2 2021, both in terms of amounts invested and deals done, according to the latest figures from the Seraphim SpaceTech Venture
in Space Posted 11 August 2021
A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space has given a total of 31 businesses a £900,000 boost and created new jobs - and the search is now on to find the next group of entrepreneurs to benefit.
in Defence / Space Posted 9 August 2021
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have awarded a £9.5 million contract to In-Space Missions Ltd for the build of the Titania satellite, which will undertake vital research on the next-generation of military communications
in Defence / Space Posted 3 August 2021
A special ceremony was held at Space Command Headquarters, RAF High Wycombe last Thursday, to mark the official opening of UK Space Command, with the first ‘Space Operator’ Badges presented to personnel.
in Space Posted 2 August 2021
A UK-built satellite capable of being reprogrammed in space has successfully launched from French Guiana in South America.
in Space Posted 30 July 2021
UK Space Agency has announced new funding to support ambitious plans for the exploration of space, such as the utilisation of resources beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the use of nuclear power in space or the exploration of the Moon and
in Space Posted 30 July 2021
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has become the UK's space regulator and is now open for business to any UK or international company that wants to operate under a UK space licence.
in Space Posted 29 July 2021
Airbus has finished the integration of the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite. It is the third of its kind and will now be shipped to Munich to undergo extensive environmental tests to prove its readiness for space.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 29 July 2021
Today, Inmarsat unveiled plans for ORCHESTRA, a first-of-its-kind network set to bring together existing geosynchronous (GEO) satellites with low earth orbit satellites (LEO) and terrestrial 5G into an integrated, high-performance solution, enabling
in Aerospace / Space Posted 28 July 2021
Inmarsat today announced that its SB-S connectivity platform for aviation operations and safety has successfully powered the first ever test of a digital cockpit application on a Boeing 737 aircraft within Chinese
in Aerospace / Space Posted 23 July 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp is celebrating a new milestone, surpassing 500 installations of Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX in-flight connectivity platform on its large-cabin aircraft.
in Space Posted 22 July 2021
The SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology) programme has secured major funding from Research England’s Connecting Capability Fund (CCF).
in Space Posted 20 July 2021
An astronaut who will go into space on board a special SpaceX expedition later this year inspired children who are attending an Astronaut Job Camp hosted at SaxaVord Spaceport.
in Space Posted 20 July 2021
Today, Airbus announced that its Sparkwing solar panels were selected by USA-based Masten Space Systems for their XL-1 lunar lander.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 July 2021
Kaefer have received their third consecutive gold performance award as part of the 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) Operational Excellence (OE) programme.
in Space Posted 20 July 2021
The first collaborative activity within the UK-Australia Space Bridge framework is being launched today by Australia’s SmartSat CRC, UK Science and Innovation Network and the Satellite Applications Catapult with the
in Space Posted 19 July 2021
Serco Germany has been awarded a new contract by the European Space Agency to provide support services for the European Space Operation Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany.
in Space Posted 15 July 2021
Cornwall and Cambridge based company, Exobotics, are continuing their mission to make space accessible for all, by developing the next generation of small satellite subsystems to lower the barriers of cost,
in Space Posted 15 July 2021
UK companies and research organisations can bid for funding to develop technologies or data processing capabilities to reduce the risks of collisions in space.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 14 July 2021
Staff at Biggleswade based Jewers Doors have moved into their new purpose-built factory and office building this week after only a 26 week build programme.
in Defence / Space Posted 13 July 2021
In response to the rapid growth and growing interest in the ground segment market, international consulting and market intelligence firm Euroconsult have released a new report analysing revenue opportunities looking
in Space Posted 11 July 2021
Virgin Galactic today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight.
in Space Posted 9 July 2021
New government funding will help leading UK space technology company Reaction Engines bring low-carbon space propulsion one step closer through its ground-breaking SABRE technology programme.
in Space Posted 9 July 2021
Northrop Grumman is joining Space Park Leicester to co-locate with the researchers, scientists and engineers who will lead exciting future developments in the UK and international space market.
in Space Posted 9 July 2021
The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed the appointment of QinetiQ to deliver and operate an important new satellite that will support technological innovation, de-risking and concept testing for public agencies and commercial enterprises in
in Space / Events Posted 9 July 2021
Speaking at Space-Comm Expo in Farnborough yesterday, Rajeev Suri, Chief Executive Office of Inmarsat called on the UK space sector to innovate, to work together and across borders, to commit to sustainability and to use procurement decisions to
in Defence / Space / Events Posted 8 July 2021
Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s first event dedicated to the commercial future of space, concluded today with a focus on defence, featuring representatives from the Royal Air Force, Dstl and Space Command joining global defence contractors to discuss a secure
in Space Posted 8 July 2021
British rocket company Skyrora has called on the UK space industry to support its efforts to find Prospero - the first British satellite to have been launched successfully by a British rocket - and remove it from orbit.
in Space / Events Posted 7 July 2021
Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s first event dedicated to the commercialisation of space, kicked off today with an opening address from Elodie Viau of the European Space Agency and Ian Annette from the UK Space Agency, who joined Kevin Craven from ADS to
in Space Posted 6 July 2021
The first antenna in SaxaVord Spaceport’s ground station for supporting satellites has been installed, marking a major milestone for the company and the Shetland community.
in Space / Events Posted 5 July 2021
From deep space communication and equipment testing for beyond earth orbit missions, to the innovative application and democratisation of satellite data - key players from Cornwall’s Space cluster are representing the breadth of
in Space Posted 5 July 2021
Airbus space engineers have installed ESA’s European Robotic Arm (ERA) onto the Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and it is now ready for its flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 5 July 2021
Horizon Technologies will be showcasing its solutions at the SPACE-COMM EXPO at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Farnborough, UK from 7-8 July 2021.
in Space Posted 2 July 2021
OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, yesterday announced the successful launch of another 36 satellites to mark the completion of its ‘Five to 50’ mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees Latitude including UK,
in Space Posted 2 July 2021
A new and upgraded parachute for the UK-built Rosalind Franklin Mars rover has successfully passed a series of high-altitude tests, bringing further exploration of the Red Planet one step closer.
in Space / Events Posted 30 June 2021
Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today visited the Glasgow facility of Spire Global (Spire), a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services.
in Space Posted 30 June 2021
Grants from the UK Space Agency worth up to £15,000 each will help UK companies get their ideas for space-based technologies or research off the ground
in Defence / Space Posted 30 June 2021
BAE Systems received a contract from the Space and Missile Systems Centre’s Space Production Corps to deliver M-Code Military GPS technology to Germany.
in Space Posted 30 June 2021
Shetland Space Centre is changing its name to SaxaVord Spaceport as it rebrands to position itself at the heart of the new space economy in Europe.
in Defence / Space Posted 28 June 2021
The UK Royal Navy has awarded a 12 month contract extension to Airbus covering the continued provision of satellite-based maritime surveillance services for the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC).
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Posted 25 June 2021
Teledyne e2v has expanded the scope of engineering support accompanying its popular EV12AQ60x analog-to-digital converter (ADC) series.
in Space Posted 24 June 2021
Airbus designed and built Eurostar geostationary telecommunications satellites have clocked up 1,000 years of successful service in orbit.
in Space Posted 24 June 2021
Monitoring and tackling climate change and tracking endangered wildlife are among the exciting features of three UK-built satellites set to launch on a SpaceX rocket on Friday 25th June.
in Space Posted 22 June 2021
The University of Surrey and Airbus have revealed a new state-of-the-art nano-barrier vacuum-deposited coating that can be applied on spacecraft structures made of ultra-high performance
in Space Posted 22 June 2021
AAC Clyde Space (AAC) has won a £4.6 million order for a full turn-key solution from Horizon Space Technologies, including two new satellite launches, operations and data delivery.
in Defence / Space Posted 21 June 2021
The growing importance of information-based warfare and a huge demand for real-time situational awareness is expected to propel the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites segment to
in Space Posted 18 June 2021
Children will be able to participate in 'astronaut teacher' Mike Mongo’s Astronaut Job Camp, hosted from Shetland Space Centre this summer, with fees paid for.
in Space Posted 18 June 2021
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Tim Peake's Soyuz space capsule landing in the Kazakhstan desert as he returned from a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) and now hundreds of people have shared their stories of how the
in Space Posted 17 June 2021
A new gold standard national rocket test facility - the National Space Propulsion Test Facility (NSPTF) - offering cheaper and greener testing has been unveiled by Science Minister Amanda Solloway today.
in Space / Events Posted 16 June 2021
The ExoMars Rover is set to feature at Advanced Engineering UK at the NEC Birmingham (3-4 November) as part of the show’s new Space & Satellite Engineering zone.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 16 June 2021
Peli Products has introduced 31 new case sizes to the innovative Peli-Hardigg Light Lift case line, a series of rotationally moulded cases that was conceived to ease the burden of logistics professionals everywhere.
in Space Posted 15 June 2021
Teledyne e2v's EV12AQ600 has just been confirmed as the industry’s first 4-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to be qualified for space deployment.
in Space Posted 15 June 2021
Airbus has passed an important milestone for the Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) mission, which will bring the first Mars samples back to Earth: it has passed the Preliminary Design Review with the European Space Agency (ESA) and with the participation of
in Space Posted 14 June 2021
Northumberland headquartered sustainable space specialist Northern Space & Security (NORSS) has received £10,000 in research and development (R&D) tax credits, thanks to the innovation demonstrated in its projects.
in Space Posted 14 June 2021
At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, delegates from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the USA, the UK and the EU, pledged yesterday to take action to tackle the growing hazard of space debris as our planet’s orbit
in Space Posted 11 June 2021
Seraphim Space Investment Trust plc today announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Premium Segment of the Official List of the FCA and to begin trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange
in Space Posted 10 June 2021
British scientists will play a leading role in a new mission to study the geology and atmosphere of Venus, our neighbouring planet, helping determine whether it was once habitable – and why Earth became the only known planet that can sustain life.
in Space Posted 10 June 2021
Dr Paul Bate has been appointed as the new CEO of the UK Space Agency, with a mission to continue the expansion and success of a sector that will play an increasingly vital role in the UK economy.
in Space / Events Posted 9 June 2021
UK’s first event dedicated to the commercialisation of space, Space-Comm Expo, today announced it will be hosting the first public panel discussion between four of the seven potential UK spaceports at its inaugural event at Farnborough
in Space Posted 9 June 2021
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and the Advanced Satellite for the Philippines and Know-how Transfer for the Philippines (ASP) Project of the Space Technology Applications Mastery, Innovation and
in Space Posted 8 June 2021
The second European Service Module’s (ESM) flight model is well into the integration test phase as Airbus readies it for the initial Orion mission with astronauts – which will fly around the Moon and return to Earth.
in Defence / Space Posted 7 June 2021
SES Government Solutions (SES GS) and Isotropic Systems have successfully completed the first of two milestone next-gen antenna trials with the US Military, aimed at unleashing unprecedented
in Space Posted 4 June 2021
Global Surface Intelligence (GSI) today announced the appointment of Peter Young as its new CEO.
in Space Posted 3 June 2021
Virgin Galactic has announced a new contract to fly Kellie Gerardi, a researcher for the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), on a dedicated research flight, during which Kellie will conduct
in Space Posted 3 June 2021
Just as its reported that the robotic arm of the International Space Station (ISS) has been hit by space junk, space firms are being invited to apply for a share of up to £800,000 in funding from the UK Space Agency to
in Space Posted 3 June 2021
Today, hundreds of tiny worms are being flown to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of an experiment to understand more about human muscle loss and how to prevent it.
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