Virgin Galactic reaches manufacturing milestone
Virgin Galactic announced today that it has mated the fuselage and cabin of its next spaceship to the completed wing assembly.
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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
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
