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Tim Peake, the UK’s first European Space Agency astronaut has returned to Earth following the successful conclusion of his 6 month mission.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The UK Space Agency has announced £200,000 of funding for 4 new business incubators to boost the number of start-up companies in the space sector across the UK.
Mr Willetts, who co-chairs the Council, said: “Co-chairing this Council gives me a tremendous opportunity to support this sector, which has…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK Space Agency is investing up to £32 million to open opportunities for the UK space sector.
On 27 October 2018, the UK and Singapore announced the launch of a £10 million space programme to build and fly a quantum key distribution (QKD) test bed.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Communities Secretary announces dozens of community groups will receive funding to transform neglected urban spaces into thriving green spaces.
The Business Secretary, Greg Clark, has appointed Dr Sally Howes, OBE as the new chair of the UK Space Agency Steering Board.
Twenty-five acres of new parks, play space and wetlands are now open at the former Olympic and Paralympic Village for everyone to enjoy.
Two of Russia’s most famous cosmonauts welcomed the Princess Royal and her husband Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, on a tour of Star City, the Moscow home of the country’s space programme.
Former Apache helicopter pilot Tim Peake is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station.
Andrea Leadsom speaking at an event with Tim Peake, planting trees grown from seeds that have been to space.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK’s thriving space sector is to receive almost £200 million of investment to develop the latest space technology
From satellite communications to Mars rovers and nuclear space batteries to weather satellites, the direction of Britain’s investment in European…
The UK Space Agency’s next CubeSat mission, AlSat Nano, is starting to take shape, following the selection of the mission’s payloads.
The report for the Apply for a breathing space alpha assessment on the 14/05/2020.
Sets out plans for the UK's first spaceport.
Government launches £10 million scheme to incentivise the commercial spaceflight market.
Business Secretary confirms that Tim Peake will make a second mission to the International Space Station.
In a speech at the Farnborough Air Show, the Minister will highlight the powerful economic growth potential that the £9.1 billion UK space industry…
Stay safe, stay back - that is the message from Highways England today as it reveals the extent - and impact - of tailgating on the country’s major roads and motorways.
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