Applications of Space

The UK space sector comprises more than 200 companies employing around 16,000 staff and generating a turnover of £7 billion annually. The UK’s priorities in space are new initiatives in space science, Earth observation, satellite navigation and telecommunications, especially those that have an impact on the information-led economy. UK industrial strengths reside in telecommunications, small satellites, software applications, ion propulsion and batteries.

Please click on the items below, to learn more about applications of space, and how the UK space industry is strengthening its role as a global leader in these areas.

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