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Space-Comm Expo to host global space diplomacy initiative on the future of space

March 6th, 2025 Posted in News

Space Agencies, Ambassadors and Defence Leaders to meet at Space-Comm Expo to ensure the peaceful, secure and sustainable use of space Space-Comm Expo, taking place at ExCeL London on 11-12 March, today confirmed plans for the largest ever gatheri...

Magdrive raises $10.5m seed funding to enable a new era of sustainable space exploration

February 25th, 2025 Posted in News

Magdrive, the startup creating the next-generation of spacecraft propulsion, today announced its $10.5 million seed funding round led by pan-European VC Redalpine. What sets Magdrive’s electric spacecraft propulsion system apart is its unrivalled ...

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Thales Alenia Space signs contract with ESA to develop the Argonaut Lunar Lander for cargo delivery

January 30th, 2025 Posted in News

The lander will fly to the Moon and land on its surface assuring the European autonomous access to the Moon Thales Alenia Space plays a pioneering role to enable the European autonomous access to the Moon The Argonaut lunar lander is designed to o...

UKspace Policy Predictions for 2025

January 8th, 2025 Posted in Thought Leadership

As we start a new year, UKspace looks into its crystal ball to predict some of the events that will impact policy in 2025. International On the global stage, mega constellations will continue to increase in reach and number, with privateers taking...

Space-Comm Expo survey highlights 2025 trends and challenges for a new space revolution

January 1st, 2025 Posted in News

Space debris, AI and Cybersecurity feature prominently, together with Government and Commercial collaboration to drive growth Space-Comm Expo, the leading UK and international event series for the space industry, has unveiled the latest results fr...

Former UKspace Director, Lizzie Kerr, awarded MBE for services to the space sector

December 31st, 2024 Posted in News

Former UKspace Director, Lizzie Kerr, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for her services to the space sector. She led the official trade association of the UK space industry for nearly six years, until her retirement in July 202...

Investment in Space-Comm Expo set to strengthen UK space industry events and grow international reach

December 19th, 2024 Posted in News

Space-Comm Expo, the UK’s premier event for the space industry, is poised for a transformative new chapter following a significant investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures, whose founders set up one of the UK’s fastest growing tech businesses, MVF Glo...

Christmas Reception 2024

December 12th, 2024 Posted in News

UKspace was delighted to welcome guests to its 2024 Christmas Reception in London last night, with over 300 people including our members, parliamentarians, academia and other stakeholders across the UK and international space industry. The Ministe...

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