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Whitepaper: Kick Starting In-Orbit Repair

Satellite inspection and repair represent not just an engineering capability, but a structural shift in how risk is managed, financed, and mitigated in orbit. Today’s insurance model is shaped by limited diagnostics, high uncertainty, and an assumption of irreparability that drives high premiums, restricts market capacity, and leaves satellite operators exposed to long replacement timelines […]

Britain’s Drone Economy is Stuck Between Trial and Take-Off

The UK drone economy could be worth up to £45 billion by 2030 and the Government has set a course for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations by 2027, including last mile deliveries. The technology exists. The investment has been made. So why is almost every commercial drone flight in Britain still […]

UK Microgravity Demonstration Programme

Satellite Applications Catapult launches call for ideas for a UK Microgravity Demonstration Programme  The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking expressions of interest from UK organisations and consortia interested in conducting research, testing, validation or manufacturing activities in microgravity, on board the International Space Station.   The UK Microgravity Demonstration Programme will support high-potential projects that could benefit from accessing microgravity as a commercial […]

From Testing to Real-World Impact: Flarebright’s Extera Journey

From Testing to Real-World Impact Flarebright’s Extera Journey Working with the Satellite Applications Catapult, Flarebright transformed a promising technology into a certification-ready solution for safe drone operations. The work was conducted in our Drone Test and Development Centre at Westcott Venture Park The Challenge Flarebright is a Westcott-based engineering company building safety-critical technology for uncrewed […]

The LOFT Project

The LOFT Project LOFT (Loose Fit Clamp Technique for Assembly of Large Space Structures) is an ESA-funded project led by the Satellite Applications Catapult, in collaboration with Foster + Partners, Technische Universität München (TUM), TU Wien, and space architecture expert David Nixon. Funded by The Challenge As technology advances, future space missions become more complex […]

Ignite Labs: Space for Nature & Biodiversity

Introduction At the Satellite Applications Catapult, we are committed to harnessing the power of space to address pressing environmental challenges as part of our Resilient Earth mission. The Ignite Labs: Space for Nature & Biodiversity programme, launched by Innovate UK via the Innovate UK Business Connect and delivered in partnership with NatWest, exemplifies this mission […]

Levitas: Microgravity Marketplace

Unlock the Benefits of Microgravity Microgravity is opening new possibilities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, semiconductors and manufacturing. Yet accessing space-based research and development remains complex, fragmented and difficult to navigate. In Autumn 2026 we’ll be launching a beta version of our new platform – Levitas. Levitas helps organisations discover, compare and connect with the […]

In-Space Manufacturing and R&D

Unlocking New Frontiers for UK Innovation   Microgravity is opening up entirely new possibilities for research and development, particularly in life sciences and advanced materials. At the Satellite Applications Catapult, we are helping UK organisations access, test and scale innovations in this unique environment, bridging the gap between insight and commercial implementation.  Our work sits within the Beyond Earth mission, focused on positioning […]

Sustainable Earth

Accelerating the uptake of space technology to address human well-being, climate, and broader environmental challenges

The ISAM Conference 2027

The In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference will return on 23 February 2027 at the ExCeL London, bringing the global ISAM Community together for a day of high-level insight, collaboration, and international connection.   Now in its third year, this one-day conference will convene researchers and innovators from across the industry to drive commercial […]

Satuccino: October 2026

Our monthly networking event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and hear dynamic one-minute pitches from guest speakers.

C-LEO Funding Opportunity & Consortium Building Workshop

Join us at the Satellite Applications Catapult and the UK Space Agency, in Harwell, for a dedicated event focused on the UK Space Agency’s Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Call 3: National Only This event is designed to bring together organisations from across the space, telecommunications, technology and end-user communities that are interested in […]

Privacy Notice

Satellite Applications Catapult is part of a group of companies, of which Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is the ultimate owner (together ‘Catapult’). The Catapult respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data and tell you about your […]

International Insights

International Gap Analysis Reports Our International Gap Analysis Reports provide evidence-led insight into where the UK space sector can build stronger relationships with international markets. Each report examines the structure, strategic priorities, capabilities, and development needs of a selected country or region, identifying areas of complementary strength, capability gap, and practical opportunity. The series is […]

Emerging Technologies Webinar Series

Ellie Harrison

Ellie joined the Catapult in July 2021 and leads the organisation’s People strategy, spanning organisational development, talent, reward, culture and employee experience. Prior to this, she was Director of People & Culture at GenesisCare UK, a global healthcare business, where she led the UK People function across clinical, operational and corporate teams during a period […]

Mark Saxon

Mark is the Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult. He studied for a PhD in genetics at the University of Warwick before moving into science journalism and then communications. He has worked in-house and in consultancy, for companies and clients including, NHS England, the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Lilly, Gallup […]

Richard Lowe

Richard is Chief Technology Officer for the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC). He joined SAC in 2022 as Technical Director and was appointed as CTO in 2024. His role has far-reaching responsibilities for applications including connectivity, geospatial technologies and user-centred design, alongside upstream areas including satellite missions and in-orbit servicing and manufacturing. Richard previously worked […]

S5 EP10: Scaling Up the UK Space Sector

In this episode we’re dissecting the political landscape shaping the UK space industry's future.

S5 EP9: Orbiting the Truth: Space-Based Emissions Reporting

In this episode we’re going to be discussing emissions reporting.

S5 EP8: User-Centred Design: Bridging the Creativity and Innovation Gap

In this episode of In-Orbit we explore the surprising and critical world of user-centered design

Satellite Assembly, Integration, and Testing

DTDC Training Academy

Our Drone Test & Development Centre Training Academy is the ideal venue for you to host training sessions with on-site flight areas, classrooms, meeting rooms and break areas.

Antenna and RF Testing

Our Antenna and RF Testing capabilities provide access to equipment and expertise to help you innovate and accelerate the development of new products and services.