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Space Skills Alliance survey why people join uk space sector

New report finds half of space workforce joins by age 25

March 1st, 2023 Posted in News
The Space Skills Alliance has today published the first report on how and why people join the UK space sector. Most people join the space sector at the start of their career, with around half (47%) joining as new graduates and over three-quarters ...
Astronaut activities in a moon base ESA

UK companies to provide services for future Moon missions

February 27th, 2023 Posted in News
The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon. The new funding is part of the European Space Agency’s Moonlight programme, which aims to launch a const...
InSpace Rideshare Faraday Dragon

In-Space Missions announces Asia-Pacific Rideshare Mission

January 25th, 2023 Posted in News
In-Space Missions Ltd is partnering with Singapore Space Technologies Ltd (SSTL) to initiate Faraday Dragon, an Asia-Pacific regional satellite rideshare mission targeted for launch in 2025. Faraday Dragon will fly multiple payloads for regional s...
Andrew Faiola

Astroscale Ltd. appoints Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director

January 24th, 2023 Posted in News
Astroscale Ltd., the UK and European subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability, announces Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director, effective immediately. “I am...
Tim Peake in ISS Cupola

Astronaut Tim Peake assumes ambassadorial role for space

January 20th, 2023 Posted in News
The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps and assume an ambassadorial role for space. Tim will work closely with the UK Space Agency and ESA i...
Cosmic Girl returns to Spaceport Cornwall

Historic UK mission reaches space, falls short of orbit

January 10th, 2023 Posted in News
The historic first attempt to launch satellites from British soil reached space late last night, but ultimately fell short of reaching its target orbit. After successfully taking off from the runway at Spaceport Cornwall – which just a few weeks a...