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UK Space Agency wins Global Award for Sustainable Development

November 4th, 2020 Posted in News
The UK Space Agency has received a coveted GEO (Group on Earth Observations) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Award for commitment to finding innovative satellite solutions to global challenges. In its second year, the GEO awards programme, le...
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Lacuna Space puts another IoT Gateway in space

November 3rd, 2020 Posted in News
Lacuna Space adds the latest satellite to its demonstration constellation for the Internet-of-Things (IoT). The company completed in-orbit tests today, after being launched on 28 September into low earth orbit, at about 500km above Earth. The sate...
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A global view for a view of the globe

November 3rd, 2020 Posted in Thought Leadership
Martin Townend, who heads up UKspace’s Earth Observation committee, emphasises the need for and value of Earth Observation programmes adopting a collaborative approach with other missions, consequently benefiting from existing and future satellite...
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Lift-off for New Generation of Space Scientists

November 2nd, 2020 Posted in News
England’s first Space Engineering Technician apprenticeship will be available to students from January 2021 New apprenticeship opportunity is designed to help students get a job that’s out of this world, with training including spacecraft manufact...
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Shetland Spaceport boosts UK’s plans for launch

October 22nd, 2020 Posted in News
UK strengthens position as European small satellite launch destination of choice. Lockheed Martin to develop UK launch operations from Shetland Space Centre on the island of Unst. Orbex and Highlands and Islands Enterprise continue to advance laun...