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The UK's miniature space tech pioneer.
DASA seeks innovations to provide protection for land based assets from air attacks
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers.
Drone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade.
Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.
The new ATI SME Programme will provide up to £10 million per year in funding opportunities for UK aerospace SMEs' cutting-edge R&D projects.
The first orbital satellite launch from the UK was attempted in January 2023.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority issues the final licences to Virgin Orbit to undertake launch activities from the UK.
Establishing orbital launch capabilities in the UK is bringing investment and jobs into Cornwall and other communities across the UK.
Virgin Orbit’s carrier aircraft, ground support equipment, and rocket are set to arrive in Cornwall this week ahead of the first satellite launch from the UK.
The Business Secretary and Aviation Minister have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) about the regulation of drones.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Explains that there are plans to create a potential contingent liability each time launch activity is conducted under the Space Industry Act 2018.
Solar powered aircraft, ultra-efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies the government will back.
A research satellite from RHEA Group, built by Open Cosmos, completes the line-up of satellites set to launch from Spaceport Cornwall this year.
Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US.
UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in the process.
New Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council to give advice on regulations for UK space.
Fifteen successful projects have been awarded funding to help support UK airports in handling new types of electric and hydrogen aircraft.
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil.
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