SpaceChain sends blockchain tech to ISS
SpaceChain's blockchain hardware wallet technology is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS), aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of yesterday's CRS-19 commercial resupply service mission.
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in Space Orbex selected for The Sunday Times Fast Track Disruptors to Watch
Posted 2 December 2019
Orbex the UK-based spaceflight company, has been recognised for its disruptive potential in The Sunday Times Fast Track Disruptors to Watch.
in Space Virgin Galactic places Main Oxidiser Tank into new spaceship
Posted 2 December 2019
Virgin Galactic has completed a major milestone in the build of the next spaceship in its fleet.
in Space / Events UK invests in ESA programmes
Posted 28 November 2019
The UK Space Agency has today announced it will invest £374m per year with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver international space programmes over the next five years.
in Space Cobham awarded ESA contract for GR740 SBC reference design
Posted 28 November 2019
Cobham Gaisler, a space design centre of advanced electronic solutions, announced today that it is leading a consortium for a new development contract from the European Space Agency (ESA).
in Aerospace / Space Inmarsat's GX5 satellite launched
Posted 27 November 2019
Inmarsat's GX5, the fifth satellite in its Global Xpress (GX) network that delivers the award-winning GX Aviation and Jet ConneX (JX) inflight broadband services, has been launched.
in Space QinetiQ secures ESA contract as new facility goes live
Posted 26 November 2019
QinetiQ’s space business has formally opened new state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities and secured a new three-year contract with the European Space Agency (ESA).
in Aerospace / Defence / Space Walker Group announces board level appointments
Posted 21 November 2019
Walker Group, which provides high precision components to the defence, aerospace and space markets, today announced two new additions to its board with the appointment of Amanda Robertson as Commercial Director and Paul Carnie as Finance
in Space Orbex opens its doors and unveils new Mission Control Centre
Posted 20 November 2019
Private rocket company Orbex has let cameras into its working rocket factory in Scotland for the first time.
in Space Airbus-built telescope for ESA’s Euclid mission takes shape
Posted 20 November 2019
The Euclid mission is taking shape in Airbus cleanrooms: engineers are now finishing assembly of the telescope, the main instrument of the Payload Module, for which Airbus is responsible within this European Space Agency
in Space Inmarsat's GX5 satellite set for launch
Posted 19 November 2019
Inmarsat has received formal confirmation from its launch partner, Arianespace, that the company’s GX5 satellite will be launched from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana on Friday 22nd November 2019.
in Space Airbus tests ocean satellite Sentinel-6A’s operational fitness
Posted 15 November 2019
Airbus space engineers are currently testing the Copernicus Sentinel-6A satellite at the Space Test Centre of Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (IABG) to prove its readiness for space.
in Space Edinburgh start-up helps nanosatellites gain 20/20 vision
Posted 14 November 2019
An Edinburgh start-up has worked with space engineers based in the south of the city to enable tiny, toaster-sized ‘nanosatellites’ to gain 20/20 vision to collect crisp images of the surface of the Earth.
in Defence / Space MBDA to underpin European missile defence
Posted 14 November 2019
The Council of the European Union has given the green light to the TWISTER (Timely Warning and Interception with Space-based TheatER surveillance) capability project for implementation within the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
in Space UK Space Agency confirms £7.35m funding for small sat launch from Cornwall
Posted 7 November 2019
It has been confirmed this week that the UK Space Agency will award £7.35 million to Virgin Orbit UK Limited, the UK branch of US launch operator Virgin Orbit, to enable horizontal launch of small
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Tomorrow's Engineers Week highlights skilled career opportunities
Posted 4 November 2019
The seventh annual Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, showcasing the wide range of UK careers available in engineering and their importance to the national economy and society, begins today.
in Space Report shows benefits for UK of its European space telecoms leadership
Posted 1 November 2019
The UK will continue to play a leading role in the European Space Agency’s ARTES programme which has led to increased income, growth and partnerships for the space sector.
in Space International Partnership Programme wins Better Satellite World Award
Posted 29 October 2019
A UK Space Agency programme that uses satellite-enabled technology to tackle global challenges has won an international award.
in Space Virgin Galactic completes merger with Social Capital Hedosophia
Posted 28 October 2019
Virgin Galactic and Social Capital Hedosophia, a public investment vehicle, announced on Friday the completion of their previously announced business combination.
in Defence / Space Rome workshop addresses Italian maritime intelligence requirements
Posted 28 October 2019
In anticipation of the launch of IOD-3 Amber in 2020, Horizon Technologies and the UK Satellite Applications Catapult held an Amber Users’ Workshop in Rome, Italy on 9th October 2019 at Her Majesty’s Ambassador’s
in Space / Events ESA and Airbus to cooperate on Bartolomeo platform
Posted 25 October 2019
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Airbus Defence and Space signed a Statement of Intent yesterday on their common interest to use the Bartolomeo external platform for a limited number of scientific missions on the International Space
in Aerospace / Space North Atlantic space-based ADS-B trial reaches next milestone
Posted 25 October 2019
The transformation of air traffic services over the North Atlantic has taken another step forward this month with the trial introduction of new reduced lateral aircraft separations.
in Space Inmarsat's GX5 on its way to launch
Posted 25 October 2019
Inmarsat will be launching its fifth Global Xpress satellite (GX5) later this year.
in Aerospace / Space Reaction Engines test validates precooler at hypersonic heat conditions
Posted 23 October 2019
Reaction Engines has successfully tested its innovative precooler at airflow temperature conditions representing Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, marking a significant milestone in the development
in Space Airbus Solar Orbiter heads for the Sun in Florida
Posted 18 October 2019
Airbus' Stevenage built Solar Orbiter, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) flagship mission to study the Sun, has completed all tests and is set to be flown to Cape Canaveral ready for its launch in February 2020.
in Space / Events Virgin Galactic and Under Armour unveil world’s first exclusive spacewear for private astronauts
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 UK Space Agency seeks GNSS solutions
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 Skyrora opens engine test facility
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 Link Microtek introduces new dual-channel Ku-band rotary joint
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 Virgin Galactic secures investment from Boeing
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 RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme
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 UK Space Agency joins Women in Aerospace Europe organisation
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 Virgin Galactic signs Italian Air Force research flight contract
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 Aerospace company bids to become ‘super’ Nova in UK-Australia joint space race
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 Tim Peake welcomes UK Space Agency aim to reach a million children a year
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 Celestia UK gears up for eScan expansion
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 Cobham unveils world's first highly-integrated power switch controllers for 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 Skyrora demos its latest tech at UK Space Conference
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 Science Minister unveils funding package at UK Space Conference
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 British research into space weather forecasting given £20m boost
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 Search begins for aspiring UK rocket scientists to retain international title
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 BAE Systems establishes USAF SMC team
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 Virgin Galactic reaches manufacturing milestone
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 UK-led satellite will identify natural resources from space
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 Airbus to develop ultra-high-resolution satellite tech for MoD
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 QinetiQ secures £67m MoD contract to develop secure satellite navigation receivers
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 Inmarsat’s GX Aviation now on Virgin Atlantic’s A350
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 AEB launches Risk Assessment software
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 Raytheon partners with Ultra Electronics on advanced comms for US Army
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 ExoMars rover leaves UK for testing ahead of launch
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 BAE Systems' RAD750 powers GPS III satellite
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 British built Mars rover receives PanCam
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 Virgin Galactic opens up interior of Gateway to 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 Validair launches android app for VMS
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 DARPA selects BAE Systems to develop machine learning for space scenarios
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 Cobham releases radiation-hardened OBC reference design
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 Second launch asserts Skyrora’s position in global space race
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 SMEs and first-time exhibitors join DSEI’s newly created Space Hub
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 World first as UK kits to extract metals from Moon and Mars blast off
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 Skyrora conducts record first rocket engine tests
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 UK joins AIR Centre to develop space tech and tackle climate change
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 UK and NASA to work on future Moon missions
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 Space research balloon launched from Shetland
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 Harding and Virts break world circumnavigation speed record
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 Space Park Leicester receives £13.75m from Government
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 Virgin Galactic to merge with SCH
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 Balloon test launch marks beginning of Shetland's space era
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 Scottish supercomputer satellites launched into orbit
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 Inmarsat enhances inflight mobile broadband with Space Norway
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 Kx leverages AI in partnership with NASA and FDL to solve space challenges
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 Young space entrepreneurs pitch ideas to experts
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 UK Space Agency and O2 partner on driverless cars tech
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 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
