Glimpse a Geminid meteor this weekend
The peak of the Geminid meteor shower occurs this weekend and with the Moon out of the way you’ve got a great opportunity to spot shooting stars.
"Wisdom of the Trail": Reflecting on nine years of innovation
As they prepare to launch the “Wisdom of the Trail” satellites, Lacuna Space reflects on nine years of innovation and UK-grown collaboration that helped shape a new era of satellite IoT.
UK Space Agency funds studies to tackle space debris challenges
The UK Space Agency has awarded more than £380,000 across 10 technical studies to support international research into space debris through the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).
📢 UK Space Agency Christmas card design competition! 🎅
Design a Christmas card about keeping Santa and the satellites we all rely on every day safe! 🛰️🎅🛷
UK Space Agency teams up with IMEO and GHGSat to tackle methane emissions
The UK Space Agency has announced a collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), reinforcing the UK’s leadership in tackling one of the most urgent climate challenges: methane emissions.
UK Space Agency and JAXA: A Powerful Partnership Driving Global Earth Observation for Action
Together, the UK Space Agency and JAXA have led the global Earth observation (EO) community through shared purpose, technical excellence, and strategic alignment.
Accelerating Investment Export Pathway: Supporting UK Space SMEs Reach Global Markets
The UK Space Agency has launched the Accelerating Investment Export Pathway, a new pilot programme designed to help early-stage space businesses prepare for international growth and become export-ready.
UK Leads Global Earth Observation as CEOS Chair in 2025
The United Kingdom has concluded its tenure as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), marking a transformative year for the global Earth observation (EO) community.
Blue Skies Space to launch Mauve satellite, demonstrating a new model for delivering space science data
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Blue Skies Space, a UK-based company, is gearing up to launch its first science satellite, Mauve, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 in November 2025. This innovative small satellite will observe stars in the near-ultraviolet and visible spectrum, providing valuable new insights into stellar activity and its impact on surrounding planetary systems.
Celebrating the success of the MANTIS mission: UK investment in agile Earth Observation innovation through ESA
The MANTIS satellite, funded by the UK Space Agency through the European Space Agency’s InCubed programme, has completed its mission and deorbit, following a highly productive operational phase.