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UK Space Agency Articles
New satellite strengthens Europe’s Copernicus programme
Science Secretary Peter Kyle welcomed the launch of the Sentinel-2C satellite, which lifted off successfully on 5th September at 02:50 BST from Kourou in French Guiana.
£2.5M for satellite data pilots
Ten projects have been awarded £2.5 million as part of the UK Space Agency’s ‘Unlocking Space for Business’ programme.
ESA plans stronger UK presence and space skills training
A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Harwell, has been launched by the UK and European space agencies.
£33 million boost for national space programme
More than 20 national space projects have been announced by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow.
£9M funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate
The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Earth observation technologies, to improve how space is used to understand and protect the planet.
C-LEO: £60M for innovative satellite constellation ideas
Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global satellite launches in 2023.
New funding puts UK at heart of next-gen telecommunications
The UK Space Agency has unveiled a £10 million funding competition aimed at propelling UK firms to the forefront of the burgeoning telecommunications sector globally.
New funding ensures UK role in global exploration to the Moon, Mars, and Venus
UK scientists and engineers are set to play a role in global missions to the Moon, Mars, and Venus following new funding from the UK Space Agency.
UK Space Agency making satellites sustainable
The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work which aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations.
MicroCarb CO2 monitoring satellite ready for launch
MicroCarb, designed to monitor carbon fluxes on Earth by measuring carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, has completed assembly and qualification in the UK.
UK Space Agency fuels sustainable spaceflight with £6.7 million funding
The UK Space Agency has awarded over £6.7 million to two companies for the development of pioneering launch technologies, reinforcing the UK's ambition to be Europe's top destination for commercial spaceflight activities.
£47 million investment to supercharge UK space infrastructure
Space infrastructure across the UK will get a boost thanks to a new fund from the UK Space Agency.
UK aims to join the Atlantic Constellation
The UK is aiming to join Portugal and Spain as a member of the Atlantic Constellation and is contributing a new pathfinder satellite designed and built by a UK-based company adding to the innovative Earth and coastal monitoring and data sharing network.
UK Space Agency allocates funds for space preservation efforts
The UK Space Agency recently allocated a £2m investment for research into the refuelling of a mission designated for the removal of space debris.
Funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland
Satellite launch company RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.
A chance for UK astronauts to fly to space
Astronauts from the United Kingdom could fly to space on a future Axiom Space mission, thanks to a new agreement signed between the UK Space Agency and the Houston-based space company.
UK Space Agency is Unlocking Space for Business
The UK Space Agency has launched a new programme to help businesses unlock the benefits of satellite data and services.
Space-driven climate services to tackle environmental risks
Ten new projects will use Earth observation tools, satellite tracking, and data on population demographics, supported by artificial intelligence (AI), to produce forecasts and models that can be used by sectors ranging from agriculture and energy, to finance and insurance.
Funding for technologies to monitor the Earth from space
New funding for satellite Earth Observation technologies, which are critical to improving humanity’s understanding of our planet and its climate, is now available for UK organisations.
£20 million UK Space Agency funding to support aerial connectivity
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, announced the £20 million funding from the UK Space Agency – the biggest investment into these types of services to date – to support the development of future telecommunications technologies and aerial connectivity projects, which would be used onboard drones or high-altitude platforms to provide wireless coverage.