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Satellites could become more sustainable, thanks to new UK Space Agency funding

February 9th, 2024 Posted in News

The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work which aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations. The package includes a £2 million upgrade to the Satellite Applications...

Payloads on-board the Start Me Up mission

UK launch capability is “strategically significant” says UKspace President

January 9th, 2023 Posted in News

Tonight’s scheduled launch of the ‘Start Me Up’ mission from Spaceport Cornwall is set to be a historic moment for the UK and its space industry, with it being the first orbital launch from UK soil. It signals a major milestone for the UK space se...

ITN Business and UKspace produce news-style programme exploring the growth and capabilities of the UK space sector

October 5th, 2022 Posted in Article

Launching 6 October 2022 during World Space Week, hosted on newscientist.com, UKspace.org and the ITN Industry News hub. Space has a huge impact on our everyday lives from satellite communication, weather prediction and GPS systems, to providing i...

Space Sustainability – It’s Time for Action

January 31st, 2022 Posted in Article

HRH Prince of Wales meets with UK champions of space sustainability for high level discussion on the protection of Earth’s orbital environment. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Astroscale’s ELSA-d Mission Control Centre this afternoo...

Space & Geospatial Virtual Pavilion at COP26 to explain how location intelligence can help in fight against Climate Change

September 29th, 2021 Posted in News

Organisations working towards addressing climate change and sustainability from the United Kingdom and beyond are invited to attend the Space and Geospatial Virtual Pavilion from 1-11 November 2021, to understand emerging technologies and services...

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