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.
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.
Nammo in the UK made the engines that helped Firefly’s Blue Ghost land on the Moon in March.
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, part of the UK Space Agency’s Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), are using space-based nitrogen analysis as an enabling technology for farmers.
UK Space Agency funding supports the Open University to develop leading technology that maps the surface of Mars with invisible IR light.
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).
Through the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), the UK Space Agency is supporting the development of laser technologies for space applications.