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Space start-ups generated almost £9 million in investment and created 80 new jobs after taking part in a UK Space Agency-backed business support programme.
Defence Minister Jeremy Quin gave a speech at the official opening UK Space Command, based at RAF High Wycombe.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
DASA has launched Space to Innovate – Charlie Drop which seeks innovations that can aid UK Defence and Security to develop future space science and technologies.
The UK government made a statement today, committing not to destructively test direct ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missiles.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Five new projects have been awarded a share of over £1 million of government funding to work with international partners on innovative space technology
A joint British and French satellite dedicated to monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide has arrived in the UK where assembly and testing will be completed.
Space Command will protect UK interests and capabilities in Space
The UK and Saudi Arabia governments yesterday (Thursday 12 January) discussed ambitious plans for collaboration in space and innovation.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Delivered by Tamojen Morgan, Beyond Earth Orbit Lead, UK Space Agency, 15 February 2022
The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon.
Government launches consultation into the environmental impacts of spaceflight.
Government backs new pioneering space projects that will apply UK expertise to tackling development problems across the globe.
Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin announces the Defence Space Strategy
6 UK businesses have won a share of over £2 million in government funding to help shape options for the UK’s satellite navigation and timing capability, to protect UK Critical National Infrastructure.
Economic measures have been outlined to support the UK's innovative space sector.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng appoints Lord David Willetts as Chair of the UK Space Agency’s Board.
The cash injection is going to high-risk, high-reward projects that support companies and universities with radical ideas
Eighteen projects aimed at boosting the space sector across the UK are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.
Dstl will conduct the first tasking of a commercial satellite by a UK Government-owned and operated ground station for nearly 20 years
Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin opens the Defence Space Conference 2022
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