UK Space Agency Archives - Page 8 of 32

3,000 jobs created in one year by ‘resilient’ UK space sector

April 13th, 2022 Posted in Article

The number of UK space jobs continued to grow into 2020, despite the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures released today by the UK Space Agency. Employment in the UK space sector hit 46,995 in 2020, up from 44,040 in 2...

New space funding paves the way for pioneering approaches to energy, communication and resources

March 14th, 2022 Posted in Article

Science and Innovation Minister George Freeman announced the £2 million boost for 13 new projects during British Science Week (11-20 March), which aims to inspire interest in and celebrate science, engineering, technology and maths for people of a...

Search is on for young space entrepreneurs ahead of first UK rocket launches

February 3rd, 2022 Posted in Article

Young people have the chance to a share of £50,000 and expert advice for their ideas on how satellites could improve life on Earth, in a competition run by the UK Space Agency. With Britain’s first satellite launches set to take place this year, t...

Boost for space clusters across the UK

February 2nd, 2022 Posted in Article

Ten space clusters across the UK have been given a boost, thanks to new UK Space Agency funding. These regional hubs, known as space clusters, will support new and growing companies, building on local expertise and catalysing investment into the s...

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...

New funding to support sustainable future of space

January 31st, 2022 Posted in Article

Space debris is a major threat to the satellite services we rely on 13 projects involve industry and academia across the UK The UK Space Agency is providing £1.7 million for new projects to support sustainable space operations, Science Minister Ge...

Plato optical bench entering the Large Space Simulator (ESTEC) for the thermos-elastic deformation test (TED) in September 2021. Credit: ESA

Scientists are a step closer to finding planets like Earth

January 14th, 2022 Posted in Article

A UK-backed mission which will search for Earth-like planets orbiting alien stars has been given the green light to continue with its development after passing a critical milestone review. The UK Space Agency has invested £25 million in innovative...

Virgin Orbit’s successful ‘Above the Clouds’ mission

Virgin Orbit mission success brings UK satellite launch one step closer

January 14th, 2022 Posted in Article

Satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall is a step closer following Virgin Orbit’s successful ‘Above the Clouds’ mission in the US. The UK Space Agency welcomes the news that Virgin Orbit has successfully completed its third mission from Californi...

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