NKT Photonics fibre lasers enable ground-breaking deep-space communication
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.
Delivering Missions and Capabilities
ECSAT celebrates its 10th anniversary
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UK Space Agency, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, European Space Agency
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.
UK space safety centre marks one-year milestone
Millions across the UK are benefiting from the protection of vital space infrastructure provided by the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) - which celebrates its first anniversary.
How UK technology helped land on the Moon
Nammo in the UK made the engines that helped Firefly’s Blue Ghost land on the Moon in March.
UK boosts planetary defence capability with IAWN membership
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Edward Baker, Posted on:
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Astronomy, Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Space surveillance and tracking
Planetary defence is a key part of space sustainability and protection. In this article Edward Baker, Planetary Defence Lead at the UK Space Agency, explains its importance and the UK’s role in global efforts to protect Earth.
Messium uses space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers
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Emily Jayne Peters, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth observation, Satellites
Messium, part of the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), are using space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers.
NITEMARES: Uncovering the Invisible Secrets of Mars
UK Space Agency funding supports the Open University to develop leading technology that maps the surface of Mars with invisible IR light.
Enabling Technologies Programme: Aiding Exploration
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Emily Jayne Peters, Posted on:
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Applications, Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Space exploration, Space science
An overview of the ways that the UK Space Agency funds national efforts to drive innovation in space exploration and human space activity through the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP).
Enabling Technologies Programme: Lasers!
Through the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), the UK Space Agency is supporting the development of laser technologies for space applications.
New projects to boost Earth Observation data capability
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UK Space Agency, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth observation, Funding
The UK Space Agency has announced two new projects to enhance Earth Observation Data Capability.