A groundbreaking new space manufacturing facility that is expected to create 2,000 jobs has officially opened in Hardwicke, Gloucester, marking a significant milestone for the UK's space industry capabilities.
With support from the UK Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, London-based charity Travel Hands has integrated space-enabled tracking technology to enhance the security and accessibility of its service and help people with visual impairments across the city.
The UK Space Agency is supporting the growth of Wales' space sector with a dedicated funding boost to unlock new opportunities, drive local growth and support innovation.
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.
In 2024/25, our activity generated £2.2 billion in investment and revenue, from the £581 million we distributed to the space sector.
The UK space industry is experiencing dynamic growth, offering exciting opportunities not only for traditional space businesses but also for businesses in adjacent industries such as defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and automotive.
Lacuna Space isn’t a billion-dollar rocket company trying to explore the universe.
Building on the success of its pilot phase, the UK Space Agency has launched Call 2 of the Unlocking Space for Business programme, with a total of £2 million available to support pilot projects that commercialise space solutions in the Financial Services or Transport & Logistics sectors.
The UK Space Agency Accelerator is now open, providing expert support to early-stage businesses to help catalyse more investment into the UK space sector and generate economic growth.
Ignite Space returns for its fourth year to fuel the next wave of collaboration and innovation in the UK space industry.