The Frontiers programme, led by the UK Space Agency’s Chief Scientist Professor Adam Amara, sets out to define the UK’s long-term vision for space science, positioning the nation as a global leader in the field.
The longer nights of October provide more time to see the autumnal skies before the nights get chiller! It’s a great month for meteors, seeing the closest and brightest galaxy in our skies, and later in the month there’s a …
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).
Through the Enabling Technologies Programme (ETP), the UK Space Agency is supporting the development of laser technologies for space applications.
The National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) offers funding opportunities for high-risk, high-reward technologies and applications that strengthen the UK’s offering to the space sector. NSIP works to boost UK prosperity, drive innovation and capture market share. Under NSIP’s remit, the …
The UK Space Agency has announced two new projects to enhance Earth Observation Data Capability.
The UK Space Agency's Deputy CEO Chris White-Horne visited Egypt to attend the New Space Horizons Conference for Africa & the Middle East in El Alamein.
The UK Space Agency backs breakthrough in life support technology, which could support long-duration missions and sustainable presence on the Moon and Mars.
September is an exciting month for UK stargazers!
Funded by the UK Space Agency, a team from the University of Southampton is developing nuclear electric propulsion technology to push humanity further.
This month brings one of the best meteor showers of the year, an opportunity to see a conjunction of Mars and Jupiter and the chance to see our Moon pass in front of Saturn.