Meet the Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC)
An introduction to the The Space Exploration Advisory Committee, which is composed of UK-based experts across scientific and technical disciplines related to space exploration.
Space exploration
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).
Game-changing life support system for Mars missions
The UK Space Agency backs breakthrough in life support technology, which could support long-duration missions and sustainable presence on the Moon and Mars.
To Mars and beyond
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Connor Perkins, Posted on:
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Catalysing Investment, Space exploration, Space science
Funded by the UK Space Agency, a team from the University of Southampton is developing nuclear electric propulsion technology to push humanity further.
Space medicine for the future of space exploration
How a team at the University of Nottingham is working to ensure the health of astronauts on long space missions.
Space sustainability plans will pave the way for future generations
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Events, International, People, Space exploration, Space science, Space surveillance and tracking
Edward Baker reflects on the 4th Summit for Space Sustainability and how ambitious UK plans will benefit space users around the world.
How could we stay connected with astronauts on Mars?
Meet the company preparing for humans' first mission to Mars by creating a new communications technology to help astronauts stay connected and emotionally supported. This innovative technology, developed by Braided Communications with funding support from UK Space Agency, is already …
Happy 43rd birthday ESA!
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Earth from space, People, Space exploration, Space science
Today marks 43 years since the European Space Agency (ESA) was established. Happy birthday ESA!
Microgravity Science in the Sky
I recently had the opportunity to join the University of Brighton, helping them carry out an experiment on a parabolic flight.
Newton’s apple seeds
I’ve just met some remarkable seedlings at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex, where Kew Gardens keeps its Millennium Seed Bank. They are the experts when it comes to anything to do with storing and growing plant seeds.