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Nick Shave, Chair, UKspace

Nick Shave appointed Chair of UKspace

July 1st, 2020 Posted in News
Nick Shave, who takes over today as Chair of UKspace, the trade association of the UK space industry, has described space as a “critical strategic asset for the nation” and called for “even greater collaboration between the space industry and Gove...
Tim Peake

Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Skyrora’s Advisory Board

July 1st, 2020 Posted in News
Space rocket company Skyrora has announced the addition of British astronaut, Tim Peake to its advisory board. The experience Tim has gained as a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, former International Space Station (ISS) crew member, and Brit...
Prometheus1 Faraday 1 Airbus 1600

Airbus innovative payload to launch on Faraday-1 satellite

July 1st, 2020 Posted in News
An Airbus developed next generation retaskable software defined radio payload, Prometheus 1, will be launched on the Faraday-1 cubesat from New Zealand on 3 July. The Faraday-1 mission is part of In-Space Missions Ltd’s in-orbit demonstration prog...
Astronaut works on Columbus (credit ESA)

Airbus and ESA sign agreement to continue ISS operations

June 25th, 2020 Posted in News
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed an annual renewal contract with Airbus on continuing the operation and use of European components on the International Space Station (ISS). The contract is worth around €16 million. For astronauts conduct...
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New US-UK agreement boosts UK’s spaceport plans

June 17th, 2020 Posted in News
The UK and US governments have signed a new agreement paving the way for US companies to operate from UK spaceports and export space launch technology. UK Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Securit...