Protecting our Planet – 1 year on
Protecting our Planet – 1 year on
Learn more about how we’re helping protect the Earth and space from contamination.
Meteor showers and winter stars: the night sky in December
This month brings the solstice on 21 December marking the start of winter, and one of the most prolific meteor showers in the calendar - the Geminids.
Satellites – the power behind our modern world
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Minimising the impact of space debris is crucial to preserve infrastructure that supports day-to-day activities and life on Earth and in space.
Meteors and peak-a-boo Venus: the night sky in November
This month brings a great chance to see Jupiter at its brightest, meteors, a host of wonderful stars and constellations, and a chance to see the Moon eclipse Venus!
Tackling the growing risks of space debris in Earth orbit
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The UK is pioneering a path to make satellite operations in Earth orbit sustainable in order to help mitigate damage from orbiting space debris.
A month of meteors and a lunar eclipse: the night sky in October
October’s night skies feature a partial lunar eclipse, two meteor showers and a great opportunity to see the gas giant planets of our Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn.
Glasgow to Oslo: How the UK's Next Generation is Tackling Climate Change
Joe Gibbs, Engineering Manager of the University of Glasgow’s OirthirSAT team, was sponsored as part of our Nanosat Competition Programme to attend the 2023 Global Space Conference on Climate Change in Oslo.
UK Space Agency to bring its 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour to Plymouth
The UK Space Agency is delighted to announce that it will be docking its 72 ft model rocket in The Piazza, Plymouth, from 28 September to 2 October.
UK Space Agency to bring its 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour to Glasgow
The UK Space Agency's Space for Everyone tour is coming to Glasgow!
UK Space Agency to bring its 'Space for Everyone' STEAM tour to Wrexham
The UK Space Agency will be docking its 72ft model rocket at Queens Square, Wrexham!
A comet newcomer and autumn returns: the night sky in September
While the summer stars and constellations remain (much like the summer weather recently!), it’s a great month to see the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, and there’s also a chance of spotting a newly discovered comet!