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‘Space Bridge’ across the world will help UK and Australia get ahead in global space race

February 23rd, 2021 Posted in News

Today UK Science Minister Amanda Solloway joined Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews to sign a new ‘Space Bridge’ partnership to increase knowledge exchange and investment across the two countries’ space sectors...

The Sky is not the limit: could you be the UK’s next Astronaut?

February 16th, 2021 Posted in News

Are you calm under pressure, fit and healthy, and looking to reach new career heights? For the first time since 2008, The European Space Agency is on the lookout for new astronauts to join its cohort of space explorers – and UK citizens of up to t...

Spacewalk to fit ground-breaking British kit to International Space Station

January 27th, 2021 Posted in News

Scientists in UK and Europe will benefit from faster transmissions of key data from space Two astronauts will today undertake a spacewalk to install a revolutionary piece of government-funded technology on the International Space Station (ISS), ma...

UN and UK sign agreement to promote space sustainability

January 26th, 2021 Posted in Article, News

International efforts to protect future space activity have been given a boost thanks to a new partnership between the UN and the UK government.  The agreement will help nations ensure that outer space remains safe and sustainable for future gener...

Satellite-powered app to spot loneliness in hotspots in UK cities

January 18th, 2021 Posted in COVID-19 News, News

A government-backed app that aims to tackle loneliness by helping socially isolated and vulnerable people to connect with their communities and access vital support services, has been adopted by Leeds City Council. The satellite-enabled Care View ...

Graham Turnock – Chief Executive, UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency CEO to step down

January 13th, 2021 Posted in News

Graham Turnock, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, has announced he will leave his role in 2021. Following a four-year term leading the Agency, which delivers the UK’s civil space programme, Graham will step down from his position this year. ...

Rolls-Royce and UK Space Agency launch first ever study into nuclear-powered space exploration

January 12th, 2021 Posted in News

The UK Space Agency and Rolls-Royce are joining forces for a unique study into how nuclear power and technologies could be used as part of space exploration. This new research contract will see planetary scientists work together to explore the gam...

New funding for innovative space tech to help solve problems on Earth

January 6th, 2021 Posted in Article

Space tech that could make buildings more energy efficient, reduce the carbon emissions of ships and help preserve important historical sites are among new projects to receive government funding today. Through the UK Space Agency, the government i...

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