On 28 August, the MicroCarb satellite captured its first view of Earth, marking a major milestone following its 25 July launch.
The UK Space Agency, as the current Chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), is pleased to announce that the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and Agencia Espacial Española (AEE, Spanish Space Agency) have become Associate Members of the Committee.
Children across the country can train like an astronaut with Mission X!
Lough Neagh is one of Northern Ireland’s most valuable natural assets. Yet, like many freshwater bodies across Europe, it is increasingly vulnerable to the growth of harmful blue-green algae.
John McFall, who could become the world's first astronaut to be assigned to a long duration mission with a physical disability, is training to fly as part of his preparation for a ground-breaking space mission.
The UK Space Agency Accelerator has launched new cohorts of its Geo and Fusion: Connect with Capital programmes, designed to help space businesses secure investment, and accelerate commercial growth.
The Frontiers programme, led by the UK Space Agency’s Chief Scientist Professor Adam Amara, sets out to define the UK’s long-term vision for space science, positioning the nation as a global leader in the field.
ESA has successfully established Europe’s first deep-space optical communication link using a high-power fibre laser system from NKT Photonics, who have a UK base.
The European Centre for Space Applications and Communications (ECSAT) celebrates a decade of boosting UK prosperity, understanding the universe, and protecting both the planet and outer space.
In 2024/25, our activity generated £2.2 billion in investment and revenue, from the £581 million we distributed to the space sector.