Imperial’s magnetometer on NASA’s IMAP Mission records successful ‘first light’
Imperial researchers celebrate a landmark achievement as NASA’s IMAP mission sends back its first data from space.
Space science
Spacecraft to detect Earth-like planets complete and set for testing
Engineers have completed construction of Plato, a mission that will search for Earth-like exoplanets, by fitting its sunshield and solar panels. With this final step, Plato is ready to begin a series of crucial tests ahead of its planned launch in December 2026.
UK aims to lead an instrument on NASA mission to find habitable worlds
The UK Space Agency is taking its first step towards contributing to NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, which will search for life beyond our Solar System. The Agency is launching a call for proposals to explore the feasibility of a UK-led scientific instrument for the mission.
Microwaves on the Moon
An innovative UK project funded by the UK Space Agency is using microwave technology to help us build a sustainable presence on the Moon.
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).
To Mars and beyond
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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.
Esteemed UK space sector colleagues recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2024
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Astronomy, Business, Championing Space, Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Space science
The King's Birthday Honours saw UK space sector colleagues recognised for their work's contributions. The UK Space Agency celebrates and congratulates these space pioneers.
UK space pioneers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours
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Astronomy, Championing Space, Education, Events, Space science
This year’s New Year Honours saw 4 leader from the UK space sector recognised for their work's contributions. The UK Space Agency celebrates and congratulates these space pioneers.
Space sustainability plans will pave the way for future generations
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Edward Baker, Posted on:
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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.
The importance of space science and technology
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Conor Hagan, Posted on:
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Funding, International Space Station, Space science
With London Tech Week underway, we are reminded of the importance that technology plays in all our lives.