The UK Space Agency is committed to ensuring that space remains safe, secure and sustainable for future generations, for the benefit and prosperity of all humanity. As global space activity continues to grow, clear, practical approaches to the sustainable use of space are essential to protect the orbital environment and ensure its long-term, safe use.
Last year, the UK Space Agency’s External Affairs team hosted the Space Communicators’ Network Workshop at the UK Space Conference in Manchester, to move the conversation about space communications from talking about the challenges to taking meaningful action.
A landmark joint European-Chinese space mission, with significant UK involvement, has departed Europe for its launch site in French Guiana ahead of a planned April launch.
Today we talk to James Carmichael, Deputy Head (Civil Operations) who recently joined NSPOC and has responsibility for civil operations.
The UK Space Agency Accelerator announced impressive results from its 2025 Explore and Leo accelerator cohorts, demonstrating how targeted support can rapidly accelerate investment, revenue growth and commercial readiness among UK space entrepreneurs.
The UK Space Agency is funding two four‑month pilot projects, using satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.
At the Space Economy Summit 2025 in Florida, the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space team, with the support of the Space and Aerospace Department for Business and Trade, brought UK expertise into direct dialogue with some of the USA’s most influential investors, innovators and government partners.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the UK Space Agency’s 2025 Christmas Card Design Competition. This year, we were overwhelmed by the creativity and passion shown by people inspired by the theme of space sustainability.
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).
Design a Christmas card about keeping Santa and the satellites we all rely on every day safe! 🛰️🎅🛷