On Tuesday 4 May, the UK's Space Operations Centre (UKSpOC) based at High Wycombe started monitoring the re-entry of an object into the Earth's atmosphere.
In 2017, I was fortunate to win the UK Space Agency’s SatelLife competition, where young people put their ideas forward of how satellites could help improve life on Earth. Winning this gave me the opportunity to meet my space hero, …
While Tim Peake was on the ISS, I was a secondary school physics teacher with a passion for space. Tim’s mission brought space into the spotlight in the UK and inspired me to pursue my own goal of joining the …
When I was thirteen, I created an MP3 player that ran on the International Space Station.
The longest nights of the year fall in December, allowing astronomers plenty of time to get out and enjoy the night sky - and there’s plenty to see this month! Jupiter - Saturn conjunction December provides us with a rare …
Despite the widespread disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the UK space sector is committed to bringing in new and fresh talent. This summer, 50 paid space internships were offered by the 'Space Placements in Industry' scheme managed and funded by the UK …
How satellites are helping farmers make better-informed decisions
There's plenty of reasons to wrap up warm and spend some time under the stars this November.
Today marks 20 years of unbroken human presence on the International Space Station. Our head of Human Exploration, Libby Jackson, reflects on the incredible milestone.
17 students across the UK have begun their PhD training this month as part of a new Earth Observation Centre for Doctoral Training
The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, better known as the Disaster Charter, was formed on 20 October 2000 by the European Space Agency (ESA), French Space Agency (CNES) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), with the UK joining in …