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University of Glasgow lab could help space industry dodge a bullet

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University of Glasgow lab could help space industry dodge a bullet

16 May 2025

A small piece of outer space recreated in a basement in Glasgow could help ensure that a key enabling technology for future space missions won’t lead to deadly ‘rifle bullets’ of space junk circling the Earth.

Ramon.Space awarded Eutelsat OneWeb communication channelizers contract

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Ramon.Space awarded Eutelsat OneWeb communication channelizers contract

15 May 2025

Ramon.Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to provide onboard digital communication channelizers for the expansion of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

BAE Systems and HEO to advance space domain imagery

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BAE Systems and HEO to advance space domain imagery

13 May 2025

Today, HEO and BAE Systems announced a collaboration on an advanced geospatial exploitation solution to provide customers with an integrated view of the space domain.

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ClearSpace completes Phase 2 of CLEAR mission

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ClearSpace completes Phase 2 of CLEAR mission

7 May 2025

ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, marking a key milestone in the UK’s first Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission.

UK and Sweden join the LOFAR ERIC

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UK and Sweden join the LOFAR ERIC

2 May 2025

The UK, along with Sweden, has joined the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope project - governed by the LOFAR European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) - as full members after many years as collaborative partners.

Fredo the Unstronaut launched

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Fredo the Unstronaut launched

2 May 2025

SaxaVord Spaceport has officially launched 'Fredo the Unstronaut' today, an animated character-driven educational initiative designed to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts.

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

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Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

1 May 2025

Kahootz and Shipley UK have announced a strategic partnership to enhance opportunity capture and bid management capabilities.

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

1 May 2025

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips - and the first of its kind in Europe - was opened yesterday at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance.

BAE Systems and NEXT Semiconductor Technologies to advance space ready chips

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BAE Systems and NEXT Semiconductor Technologies to advance space ready chips

1 May 2025

NEXT Semiconductor Technologies is collaborating with BAE Systems to accelerate the insertion of its latest ultra-wideband antenna processor units (APUs) into high-performing radiation-hardened electronic subsystems to support future space missions.

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British-built Biomass satellite launched

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British-built Biomass satellite launched

29 April 2025

The Biomass Earth observation satellite developed by British academics and engineers - set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests in 3D from space - launched today.

British satellite to be first to map Earth’s forests in 3D

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British satellite to be first to map Earth’s forests in 3D

25 April 2025

A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth’s forests from space.

ACES docked with ISS

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ACES docked with ISS

22 April 2025

Following its Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center, the Airbus-built ACES (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space) has now docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

New scientific experiments and supplies delivered to ISS

Space

New scientific experiments and supplies delivered to ISS

22 April 2025

Following the successful launch of NASA's SpaceX 32nd Commercial Resupply Services mission, new scientific experiments and supplies are being delivered to the International Space Station (ISS).

CGI VirtualFlightRecorder to enhance aviation safety

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CGI VirtualFlightRecorder to enhance aviation safety

15 April 2025

CGI today announced an expansion of the Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) initiative, developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) under the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme.

UK and Cyprus strengthen space ties

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UK and Cyprus strengthen space ties

14 April 2025

Cyprus and the UK are set to collaborate more closely on space activities following a bilateral event held in Nicosia on 27th-28th March.

Hidden galaxies may hold answers about Universe

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Hidden galaxies may hold answers about Universe

10 April 2025

A team of scientists led by RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and Imperial College London, has created the deepest ever image of the Universe in long far-infrared wavelengths, using newly processed data from the Herschel Space Observatory to reveal almost 2,000 distant galaxies, that could help answer key ...

Airbus completes manufacturing of the first MetOp-SG satellite

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Airbus completes manufacturing of the first MetOp-SG satellite

8 April 2025

Airbus has successfully completed the manufacturing and testing of the first of its advanced MetOp-SG A satellites, marking a significant milestone in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) and EUMETSAT’s global meteorological mission.

Olsen Actuators and Drives expands space business into US

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Olsen Actuators and Drives expands space business into US

7 April 2025

Olsen Actuators and Drives has confirmed that it will open a branch office in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2026.

Aurora Avionics secures funding to advance space launch tech

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Aurora Avionics secures funding to advance space launch tech

1 April 2025

Aerospace technology firm Aurora Avionics has secured a £500,000 investment to accelerate its mission of revolutionising space launch guidance systems.

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

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Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

1 April 2025

Leonardo has designed, developed and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) - provided by the Galileo satellite navigation service - which is currently accredited for use throughout Europe.

SonoChem System wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge

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SonoChem System wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge

28 March 2025

A transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for astronauts - SonoChem System by Naicker Scientific - has won the UK Space Agency-funded Aqualunar Challenge.

Saxavord Spaceport partners with West of Scotland Space Cluster

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Saxavord Spaceport partners with West of Scotland Space Cluster

27 March 2025

SaxaVord Spaceport, the UK’s first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport and the West of Scotland Space Cluster, the UK’s newest regional space cluster, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Scotland’s position as a global leader in space exploration and technology.

Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

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Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

26 March 2025

Cranfield Alumni Debora Comparin and Dr Raúl González Muñoz were named as winners in the 2025 British Council Study UK Alumni Awards for France at a ceremony in Paris on 13th March.

ADS appoints Kata Escott as Vice President for Space

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ADS appoints Kata Escott as Vice President for Space

21 March 2025

ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space, has announced the appointment of Kata Escott, UK Managing Director and Head of Country at Airbus Defence and Space, as its new Vice President for Space.

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ALL.SPACE's Hydra terminals deployed

19 March 2025

ALL.SPACE has announced the first operational deployments of its Hydra 2 (formerly known as S2000) and Hydra 4 terminals, now delivered to the US Navy and US Army.

Space Enterprise Lab touches down at Surrey Research Park

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Space Enterprise Lab touches down at Surrey Research Park

18 March 2025

Surrey Research Park, part of the University of Surrey, has strengthened its capabilities as a ‘launchpad’ for space innovation with the arrival of a new Space Enterprise Lab (SEL).

ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

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ADS partners with Hub Exhibitions

17 March 2025

ADS has entered a new strategic partnership with Hub Exhibitions aimed at delivering a global event for the world-leading UK space industry.

NMIS unveils second-stage vehicle demonstrator

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NMIS unveils second-stage vehicle demonstrator

14 March 2025

A new demonstrator vehicle showcasing cutting-edge design and manufacturing innovation for space has been unveiled by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

UK Space Agency and Scouts launch Space Activity Badge

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UK Space Agency and Scouts launch Space Activity Badge

13 March 2025

The UK Space Agency and the Scouts have launched a brand-new Space Activity Badge for Explorer Scouts - the first badge of its kind for the 14 to 18-year-old Scout section - announced by Scout Ambassador and UK astronaut, Tim Peake at the Science Museum in London.

NASA launches SPHEREx and PUNCH missions

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NASA launches SPHEREx and PUNCH missions

12 March 2025

NASA has launched its Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory and Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) missions aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with a BAE Systems-built spacecraft ...

Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing

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Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing

12 March 2025

The SKYNET 6 programme, which is working closely with industry to exploit technological advancements to deliver the next generation of military communication satellites, has reached a major milestone with the completion of initial testing at the new UK-government funded National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Space launch planned for European security

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Space launch planned for European security

11 March 2025

UK and German space industries are joining forces to provide a rapid vertical launch capability into space for Europe as global geopolitical uncertainty mounts.

UK secures record-breaking contract wins through ESA

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UK secures record-breaking contract wins through ESA

11 March 2025

A dramatic increase in the money flowing to the UK from European Space Agency (ESA) programmes has been announced today, with an additional £112 million (€134 million) in contracts secured for the UK space sector between June 2022 and December 2024.

DE&S awards contract for UK space system to help protect military satellites

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DE&S awards contract for UK space system to help protect military satellites

11 March 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) have awarded a £65 million contract for innovative UK-made tech that will help the British military to monitor space.

Bright Ascension launches HELIX Engineering Services

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Bright Ascension launches HELIX Engineering Services

6 March 2025

Bright Ascension has launched its new HELIX Engineering Services, designed to complement its innovative HELIX suite of space software products and help space companies rapidly develop and seamlessly integrate their mission-critical software.

UK built space rocket set to make the planets reachable

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UK built space rocket set to make the planets reachable

6 March 2025

A secret nuclear fusion rocket developed by British scientists over the past decade has been unveiled today for the very first time.

Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

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Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

5 March 2025

Safetytech Accelerator (established by Lloyd’s Register), in collaboration with Heathrow Airport Ltd. and Discovering Safety (a programme of work led by Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive, HSE), has launched the Occupational Safety and Health X (OSHX) Lab — an innovation programme, designed to advance the adoption of emerging ...

Scottish space tech to drive Danish financial innovation

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Scottish space tech to drive Danish financial innovation

4 March 2025

Scottish space companies are driving new partnerships with Denmark’s finance sector, leveraging satellite data to enhance ESG reporting, strengthen cybersecurity and validate investment decisions.

Serco sees change at the top

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Serco sees change at the top

4 March 2025

Anthony Kirby has today taken up his position as Serco’s new Group Chief Executive, succeeding Mark Irwin, who retires after 12 years at Serco.

UK-built camera systems pack a PUNCH on NASA

Space

UK-built camera systems pack a PUNCH on NASA's Sun mission

3 March 2025

RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has played a crucial role in a pioneering NASA mission launching this week, set to transform our understanding of the Sun’s atmosphere and space weather.

BAE Systems to build spacecraft for NOAA’s Space Weather Next L1 Series

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BAE Systems to build spacecraft for NOAA’s Space Weather Next L1 Series

3 March 2025

BAE Systems has been selected to build the spacecraft bus for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) upcoming Space Weather Next L1 Series mission.

Space facilities to be constructed in Scotland

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Space facilities to be constructed in Scotland

26 February 2025

New lab spaces will be constructed at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) to facilitate a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission.

Teledyne Space Imaging sensors pivotal to NASA explorer missions

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Teledyne Space Imaging sensors pivotal to NASA explorer missions

25 February 2025

Sensors from Teledyne Space Imaging will play a key role in two prestigious NASA explorer missions that are ready to launch this month.

Biomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou

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Biomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou

24 February 2025

Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.

ClearSpace initiates consolidation phase of GEO Life Extension Mission

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ClearSpace initiates consolidation phase of GEO Life Extension Mission

20 February 2025

ClearSpace has initiated the consolidation phase of its new GEO Life Extension Mission, with support from the Government of Luxembourg through an ESA Contract in the Luxembourg National Space Programme, LuxIMPULSE, implemented by the Luxembourg Space Agency.

Orbex offers space innovators chance to support Orbex Prime launch

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Orbex offers space innovators chance to support Orbex Prime launch

19 February 2025

Orbex, the Scotland-based orbital launch services company, is today launching its annual internship programme, recruiting nine individuals to support its team of experts working towards Orbex Prime’s inaugural launch later this year.

Serco to support USSF Satellite Control Network in UK

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Serco to support USSF Satellite Control Network in UK

19 February 2025

Sero has been awarded a £35 million subcontract from CACI via prime contractor, Five Rivers Analytics, LLC to continue to provide Satellite Control Network Tracking Station Operations, Remote Site and Missions Partner Support (STORMS) to the US Space Force (USSF) at the Telemetry and Command Station (TCS) in Oakhanger, Hampshire, UK for a further ...

First astronaut with a disability cleared for ISS mission

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First astronaut with a disability cleared for ISS mission

19 February 2025

John McFall has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Serco and OVHcloud to power ESA’s DestinE platform

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Serco and OVHcloud to power ESA’s DestinE platform

18 February 2025

Serco and OVHcloud today joined forces to create a digital twin of planet Earth, with the delivery of the European Space Agency's DestinE platform to track natural and human impact on Earth.

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SSTL's DoT-1 Mission completed

14 February 2025

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has successfully concluded its DoT-1 satellite mission, marking another milestone in the company’s significant contribution to small satellite innovation.

SatVu’s HotSat-1 archive available to US Government agencies via GDM

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SatVu’s HotSat-1 archive available to US Government agencies via GDM

12 February 2025

London based satellite-based thermal intelligence provider, SatVu, has now made its high-resolution HotSat-1 imagery available to US Government agencies through the Global Data Marketplace (GDM).

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Airbus' Oberon to enhance UK military operations

10 February 2025

UK armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a £127 million deal signed with Airbus for a new satellite system, named Oberon, which will be designed and built in the UK and support around 200 skilled jobs in Stevenage and Portsmouth, boosting the UK’s space capabilities.

Barra Airport’s beach runway captured by NASA

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Barra Airport’s beach runway captured by NASA

6 February 2025

A rare picture from space of Barra Airport’s iconic runway - renowned as the only scheduled beach runway in the world - has been captured by NASA’s ASTER satellite.

HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

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HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

4 February 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened a new electro-optics facility at Thermoteknix in Cambridge and presented the company with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy for Innovation, in recognition of the company’s groundbreaking development in thermal imaging.

FMS acquired by Trescal

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FMS acquired by Trescal

3 February 2025

Facility Monitoring Systems Ltd (FMS), which provides contamination services for solutions for cleanrooms and controlled environments, has been acquired by calibration services specialist Trescal.

New projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations

Space

New projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations

3 February 2025

Two innovative projects are awarded a share of £16 million from the UK Space Agency today to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications.

Orbex to provide D-Orbit with two Prime launches

Space

Orbex to provide D-Orbit with two Prime launches

3 February 2025

UK-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, has announced a new customer agreement with D-Orbit, a provider of space logistics and transportation, for access to two launches aboard Orbex Prime.

Zephyr completes stratospheric flight testing from Kenya base

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Zephyr completes stratospheric flight testing from Kenya base

3 February 2025

AALTO HAPS has completed its first stratospheric flight and testing from its purpose-built HAPS facility (AALTOPORT) in Laikipia County, Kenya, successfully testing its UK-built connectivity payload - a key use case of the payload-agnostic Zephyr platform - whilst simultaneously completing the longest ever unrefuelled flight over Africa and the ...

Thales Alenia Space signs contract with ESA to develop Argonaut lander

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Thales Alenia Space signs contract with ESA to develop Argonaut lander

31 January 2025

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), worth €862 Million, related to the design, the development and the delivery of the Lunar Descent Element (LDE) for ESA’s Argonaut Mission, including responsibility for mission design and integration.

Serco acquires MT&S

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Serco acquires MT&S

30 January 2025

Serco has today agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business (MT&S).

UK boosts R&D collaboration with EU

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UK boosts R&D collaboration with EU

30 January 2025

Today the UK Government is announcing the launch of a new nationwide advertising campaign to further boost UK participation in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest programme of research collaboration.

Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I satellite launched

Space

Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I satellite launched

30 January 2025

The first of the two new generation SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I - built by Airbus Defence and Space - as been successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, in the US.

Innovative contributions commended at ADS Annual Dinner

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Innovative contributions commended at ADS Annual Dinner

29 January 2025

At the ADS Annual Dinner last night, Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS, welcomed Defence Secretary John Healey, as the importance of innovative contributions from ADS' sectors towards driving UK security and prosperity, was recognised.

UK Government makes first investment in Britain

Space

UK Government makes first investment in Britain's orbital launch capability

29 January 2025

In a UK first, the UK Government has invested £20 million and become a shareholder in spaceflight company Orbex as part of its Series D fundraising.

Viasat selected for NASA NSN Services contract

Space

Viasat selected for NASA NSN Services contract

28 January 2025

Viasat has been selected by NASA to support the agency’s direct-to-Earth (DTE) capabilities via the Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, part of a five year multiaward indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract programme with an option to extend five years at a total cumulative value of $4.82 billion.

CGI awarded  ESA-MAAP ASCEND contract

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CGI awarded ESA-MAAP ASCEND contract

28 January 2025

CGI has been selected to deliver key system engineering and cyber security expertise for the European Space Agency’s ESA-MAAP, a Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform, as part of a consortium led by Serco.

Babcock joins Space Data Association

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Babcock joins Space Data Association

27 January 2025

The Space Data Association (SDA) has announced that defence company Babcock International Group has joined its membership.

Blue Abyss and NASA to advance space training and research

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Blue Abyss and NASA to advance space training and research

22 January 2025

Cornwall's Blue Abyss has entered into partnership with NASA’s Glenn Research Center through the signing of a Space Act Agreement, marking an important step in the future of commercial space training and research.

NASA welcomes Finland as Artemis Accords signatory

Space

NASA welcomes Finland as Artemis Accords signatory

22 January 2025

With Finland's signing of the Artemis Accords yesterday, NASA celebrates the 53rd nation committing to the safe and responsible exploration of space that benefits humanity.

General Atomics completes NTP tests at NASA

Space

General Atomics completes NTP tests at NASA's MSFC

21 January 2025

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully executed several significant high-impact tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to advance the development of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) reactor technology for rapid, agile cislunar transportation and deep space missions, including human missions to Mars.

CAA approves UK

Space

CAA approves UK's first vertical launch

21 January 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted the first ever vertical launch licence for a rocket heading to space from UK soil.

SSTL opens R&D Imaging Cleanroom

Space

SSTL opens R&D Imaging Cleanroom

21 January 2025

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has officially opened its new Research & Development Imaging Cleanroom at the company’s headquarters in Guildford.

BAE Systems delivers NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory for launch

Space

BAE Systems delivers NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory for launch

20 January 2025

BAE Systems has successfully delivered NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

ICEYE deploys four satellites to enhance observation capabilities

Space

ICEYE deploys four satellites to enhance observation capabilities

20 January 2025

ICEYE has successfully launched and deployed four new SAR satellites into orbit, enhancing its Earth Observation capabilities and those of its customers.

STFC backs 28 start-ups to accelerate UK innovation

Space

STFC backs 28 start-ups to accelerate UK innovation

17 January 2025

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will welcome 28 pioneering start-ups to its successful network of UK Business Incubation Centres (BIC), which is part of its most recent £2 million drive to empower small businesses and stimulate the UK economy.

Serco selects new legal panel

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Serco selects new legal panel

16 January 2025

Serco has selected a new panel of four law companies to provide legal services to its UK & European business for the next three years.

ODU Connectors back at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

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ODU Connectors back at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics

16 January 2025

ODU-UK Ltd will once again be showcasing their connector solutions at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 4th to 6th February.

Bright Ascension’s software supports Czech Republic’s TROLL satellite

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Bright Ascension’s software supports Czech Republic’s TROLL satellite

15 January 2025

Bright Ascension's innovative space software technology is supporting the core functionalities and enabling future tech demos, for the Czech Republic’s largest satellite demonstration mission, TROLL.

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

Space

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

NASA Astronaut and Cranfield Alumnus inspires local pupils

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NASA Astronaut and Cranfield Alumnus inspires local pupils

14 January 2025

Last week, Cranfield University proudly welcomed back NASA astronaut and distinguished alumnus, Commander Jack Hathaway, for an unforgettable visit to a local school.

Speakers confirmed for FISS and ISRE-40

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Speakers confirmed for FISS and ISRE-40

13 January 2025

Specialists from NASA, Babcock, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, UK Ministry of Defence and the US Government, have been confirmed as speakers for the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) and The 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE), taking place at Farnborough in the UK during March 2025.

Research blasts off towards future space factory development

Space

Research blasts off towards future space factory development

13 January 2025

Researchers at a Scottish university have taken one small step towards a future where orbital factories can 3D print future tech on demand in space.

Serco appoints Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive

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Serco appoints Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive

13 January 2025

Serco today announced the retirement of Mark Irwin and the appointment of Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive designate.

Rhopoint Components to showcase solutions at FISS 2025

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Rhopoint Components to showcase solutions at FISS 2025

7 January 2025

Rhopoint Components will be showcasing products it supplies as a specialist distributor of precision electronic components, sensors, connectors and modular systems at the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS) 2025, being held in the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre 19th-20th March.

Andrew Cawthorne appointed as Managing Director of SSTL

Space

Andrew Cawthorne appointed as Managing Director of SSTL

6 January 2025

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has today announced that SSTL shareholder Airbus Defence & Space have appointed Andrew Cawthorne in his position as Managing Director, effective immediately.

Thuraya 4 satellite launched into orbit

Space

Thuraya 4 satellite launched into orbit

4 January 2025

Space42 has successfully launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) telecommunications satellite - built by Airbus - into orbit.

New Year Honours recognition for UK space sector

Space

New Year Honours recognition for UK space sector

3 January 2025

Influential figures from the UK space sector have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

Teledyne awarded contract for CAS instrument on LISA

Space

Teledyne awarded contract for CAS instrument on LISA

2 January 2025

Teledyne Space Imaging has been awarded the role of Prime Contractor for the CAS (Constellation Acquisition Sensor) instrument, contributing to the ESA mission, LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna).

NASA finalises Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

Space

NASA finalises Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

17 December 2024

As part of its efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science, technology and exploration for the benefit of all.

Airbus delivers PMAD models to Northrop Grumman for HALO

Space

Airbus delivers PMAD models to Northrop Grumman for HALO

16 December 2024

The first two models of the Airbus developed Power Management and Distribution subsystem (PMAD) have been delivered to the prime contractor Northrop Grumman in the US, constituting key equipment for the Lunar Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost module (HALO) supporting NASA’s ambitious Artemis project to return humans to the Moon.

NASA outlines latest Moon to Mars plans in 2024 Architecture Update

Space

NASA outlines latest Moon to Mars plans in 2024 Architecture Update

16 December 2024

As NASA develops a blueprint for space exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, it has released several new documents updating its Moon to Mars architecture.

Serco receives SBTi validation for GHG emissions reduction targets

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Serco receives SBTi validation for GHG emissions reduction targets

13 December 2024

Serco has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), meaning its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets meet the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations.

Airbus delivers Space42’s Thuraya 4 satellite to launch site

Space

Airbus delivers Space42’s Thuraya 4 satellite to launch site

10 December 2024

Space42’s Thuraya 4 telecommunications satellite, built by Airbus, has reached its destination at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, where it will be launched into orbit by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in December 2024.

STFC wins prestigious space award

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STFC wins prestigious space award

9 December 2024

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) won the 2024 industry-team project award at the recent Sir Arthur Clarke Awards.

First phase of SBRI to tackle blue green algae in Lough Neagh launched

Space

First phase of SBRI to tackle blue green algae in Lough Neagh launched

9 December 2024

NI SPACE, in conjunction with the UK Space Agency and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the first phase of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), where three companies have been awarded £360,000 collectively to develop satellite technology and data that could be used to improve the detection and ...

CSpO marks 10th anniversary

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CSpO marks 10th anniversary

6 December 2024

The Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) partners met in Florence, Italy, this week, celebrating the partnership's 10-year anniversary, exchanging views on space threats and advancing space security, whilst endorsing a joint statement reaffirming the importance of CSpO’s mission and the commitment of its members to the Outer Space ...

Sentinel-1C launched into orbit

Space

Sentinel-1C launched into orbit

6 December 2024

A new radar satellite - Sentinel-1C - supported by the UK, was launched into space from French Guiana at 9:20pm GMT on Thursday 5th December.

University of Bristol and UKAEA team produce world

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University of Bristol and UKAEA team produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery

4 December 2024

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which has game-changing applications, including in the space sector.

Orbex focuses on smaller rocket launches from Shetland

Space

Orbex focuses on smaller rocket launches from Shetland

4 December 2024

Spaceflight company Orbex is to focus its operations exclusively on developing small and medium sized space rockets after switching its launch operations to SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.

BAE Systems completes testing of NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory

Space

BAE Systems completes testing of NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory

3 December 2024

BAE Systems has completed environmental testing of NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory.

General (Ret.) James McConville joins ALL.SPACE Board

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General (Ret.) James McConville joins ALL.SPACE Board

3 December 2024

ALL.SPACE has announced the appointment of General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville as a Non-Executive Board Member.

Satellite comms set to improve connectivity in remote areas of UK

Space

Satellite comms set to improve connectivity in remote areas of UK

28 November 2024

New projects are set to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some of the very hardest to reach places in the UK, with up to £3.5 million in UK Government funding.

UK

Space

UK's space sector expands faster than its economy

27 November 2024

The UK space sector is expanding faster than the overall UK economy, contributing over £17.5 billion annually, employing more than 45,000 people and supporting £360 billion in economic activity through satellite infrastructure.

Airbus to provide UK MoD with satellite modems for Skynet

Defence Space

Airbus to provide UK MoD with satellite modems for Skynet

26 November 2024

Airbus has signed a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide the next-generation modems for the nation’s Skynet satellite communications constellation.

University of Surrey

Space

University of Surrey's Prof Adam Amara appointed as UKSA Chief Scientist

25 November 2024

Renowned astrophysicist Professor Adam Amara, Director of Space Strategy and Head of the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey, has been appointed as the UK Space Agency's (UKSA) new Chief Scientist.

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Videos

Defence

Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Defence

Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

Space

NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

Defence

Dstl trials future of invisible war

14 January 2025

The future of ‘invisible war’ has been trialled by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) using emerging and next generation electromagnetic (EM) concepts.

Aerospace Security

Final test flights for future national drone network completed

7 January 2025

The final drone flight trials of Project CAELUS have taken place between Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin and Aberdeen during November and December.

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