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.Â
ESA has successfully established Europe’s first deep-space optical communication link using a high-power fibre laser system from NKT Photonics, who have a UK base.
The European Centre for Space Applications and Communications (ECSAT) celebrates a decade of boosting UK prosperity, understanding the universe, and protecting both the planet and outer space.Â
In 2024/25, our activity generated £2.2 billion in investment and revenue, from the £581 million we distributed to the space sector.Â
Millions across the UK are benefiting from the protection of vital space infrastructure provided by the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) - which celebrates its first anniversary.Â
The UK space industry is experiencing dynamic growth, offering exciting opportunities not only for traditional space businesses but also for businesses in adjacent industries such as defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and automotive.Â
Space business leaders say the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy ‘sets the stage for timely and meaningful discussion at next month’s UK Space Conference’.
Lacuna Space isn’t a billion-dollar rocket company trying to explore the universe.
Sue Horne, former Head of Space Exploration at the UK Space Agency, has been recognised with an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for her contributions to space exploration and Mars science.
British NHS surgical resident Dr Nina Purvis is with the European Space Agency in Antarctica, researching "White Mars".
Building on the success of its pilot phase, the UK Space Agency has launched Call 2 of the Unlocking Space for Business programme, with a total of £2 million available to support pilot projects that commercialise space solutions in the Financial Services or Transport & Logistics sectors.