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UK will play a leading role in the new space age, with new support for domestic satellite launch capability, space weather forecasting, and a National Space Council.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
As the number of actors in space rises, the UK works to ensure the international community develops an appropriate policy framework.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are leading an innovative experiment to tackle the growing problem of space junk.
A new package of space funding was unveiled today by Science Minister Chris Skidmore at the UK Space Conference
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is a step closer to launch as a UK built device is delivered to Thales Alenia Space in France.
New legal powers could send British scientists into space to conduct zero-gravity medical experiments.
The UK Space Agency is partnering with The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the launch of a new STEM initiative, Space Rocket Challenges.
The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Good morning, everyone. I’m delighted to join you for Space Day at Farnborough. It’s a real privilege to be the minister responsible for space…
Dstl developed a Space weather miniature sensing suite in 1 year for a joint mission with the US NRL to enhance Space modelling capabilities.
The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters (“the Charter”) is a global agreement which aims to provide a unified system of space data acquisition and delivery to those affected by natural or man-made disasters.
Leaders from government, industry and academia will join forces at the Defence Space 2020 conference in London on 20 to 21 May.
Edinburgh-based company Ecometrica is changing the way space data is used globally by exporting its satellite mapping technology
'Stay safe, stay back' is the message from professional racing driver and Hollywood stunt expert Ben Collins to help remind drivers of the dangers of tailgating.
The UK-Russia Year of Space 2011 puts in place an agreement for enhanced collaboration in space science research. This will see University College…
Even at the dawn of the space race with the launch of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1, the UK and its Cold War allies were listening.
Tim Peake and Andrea Leadsom plant trees at the home of Isaac Newton that were grown from apple seeds taken to space.
Lockheed Martin and Orbex are investing in space launch operations and bringing innovative new technology to Britain, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced today (Monday 16 July) during the Farnborough International Airshow.
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