The UK Space Agency has concluded its year as chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).
His Majesty visited the site which will be the first of the UK’s new global network of optical telescopes.
The UK Space Agency is committed to ensuring that space remains safe, secure and sustainable for future generations, for the benefit and prosperity of all humanity. As global space activity continues to grow, clear, practical approaches to the sustainable use of space are essential to protect the orbital environment and ensure its long-term, safe use.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the UK Space Agency’s 2025 Christmas Card Design Competition. This year, we were overwhelmed by the creativity and passion shown by people inspired by the theme of space sustainability.
The UK Space Agency has awarded more than £380,000 across 10 technical studies to support international research into space debris through the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).
To understand more about atmospheric ablation, the UK Space Agency commissioned studies led by Durham University, University of Southampton, and Belstead Ltd to investigate the potential impacts of satellite re-entry and fill critical knowledge gaps, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in space sustainability.
The UK Space Agency, as the current Chair of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), is pleased to announce that the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and Agencia Espacial Española (AEE, Spanish Space Agency) have become Associate Members of the Committee.
The Space Trash Signs initiative aims to increase public awareness of space pollution.
As the ERS-2 climate mission starts its burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere, our Space Exploration Special Adviser Sue Horne talks about how the mission has spanned her career in space.
Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission is set to launch soon. Learn why tackling large items of space debris is so important.