Case study: ESA Vigil

2024-08-03, 05:49 UK Space Agency

Artist impression of the Vigil mission at Lagrange point 5. Image credit: AirbusLaunch is planned by the end of 2031, followed by 3 years of cruise to the correct position, with 7.5 years of ...

News story: Monitor Space Hazards new...

2024-08-03, 05:34 UK Space Agency

We monitor an average of 19,000 collision risks every month affecting UK satellites. Satellites are critical to our way of life and helping satellite owners avoid collisions is a key mission for the ...

Corporate report: UK Space Agency...

2024-07-29, 16:21 UK Space Agency

HTMLPDF, 6.46 MB, 112 pagesThis file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.This paper was laid before Parliament in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address ...

Press release: UK Space Agency awards...

2024-07-24, 05:48 UK Space Agency

Ten cutting-edge teams of innovators, engineers and scientists, that are developing new technologies to provide a permanent crewed base on the Moon with reliable water supplies, have been named ...

Press release: Plans unveiled for...

2024-07-23, 16:28 UK Space Agency

From left to right: Dr Paul Bate, Josef Aschbacher, Laurent Jaffart and David Parker. Credit: UK Space Agency / Max AlexanderThe joint plan, unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow, ...

Press release: ?10.9 million boost...

2024-07-22, 17:48 UK Space Agency

Ian Murray, Scottish SecretaryFive projects funded by the UK Space Agency across Scotland have been announced on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, providing over ?10.5 million ...

Press release: ?33 million boost for...

2024-07-22, 13:30 UK Space Agency

National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP). ?33 million for cutting-edge UK space technology to boost innovation and growth.The projects, worth ?33 million, come from the UK Space Agency's National ...

News story: How we protected the UK...

2024-07-12, 14:52 UK Space Agency

The National Space Operations Centre is led by the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command in partnership with the Met Office.The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) protects UK interests in space ...

Case study: UKube-1

2024-07-09, 19:49 UK Space Agency

Artist's impression of UKube-1. Credit: Clydespace.Watch a video about UKube-1.UKube-1 was the UK Space Agency's pilot programme to design and launch a CubeSat, which is a miniature cube-shaped ...

Research: How we protected the UK and...

2024-06-10, 22:23 UK Space Agency

HTMLThe National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) protects UK interests in space and on Earth and works with international partners to ensure space remains safe, sustainable and accessible to ...