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

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Driving Innovation in Delivery: Imperial’s Collaboration with the Satellite Applications Catapult

Introducing Imperial and their Drone radar system for detecting ground and structural movements Imperial College London’s Geotechnics Section are world-leading…

Autonomous & Connected Earth
August 8, 2025
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Why International Space Mapping Matters: Unlocking Collaboration and Growth

Date Published: 16/05/2025 In September 2021, the UK Space Agency published the UK’s National Space Strategy (NSS). This strategic framework…

Space Applications
May 16, 2025
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Catapult Supports Growth in the North East Space Sector

In 2014 the North East highlighted major regional challenges — from poor connectivity and transport issues to limited awareness of…

Autonomous & Connected Earth UK Space Ecosystem
March 11, 2026
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Advancing Satcom Innovation with Sofant Technologies at the Satellite Applications Catapult

Introducing Sofant and Their Miniaturised Ka-Band Satcom Terminals Sofant Technologies, based in Edinburgh, is developing cutting-edge Ka-band satcom terminals designed…

Autonomous & Connected Earth
August 29, 2025

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From Testing to Real-World Impact: Flarebright’s Extera Journey
Autonomous & Connected Earth
August 24, 2026
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The LOFT Project
Beyond Earth
June 4, 2026
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Ignite Labs: Space for Nature & Biodiversity
Resilient Earth
April 1, 2026
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The Space Commercialisation Engine: Facilitating the use of EO Data
Resilient Earth
March 13, 2026
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Catapult Supports Growth in the North East Space Sector
Autonomous & Connected Earth UK Space Ecosystem
March 11, 2026
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Integrating Space Technology in Non-Space Sector: A Minviro Case Study
February 20, 2026
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From Start-up to Scale-up: Driving Growth at Westcott
UK Space Ecosystem Autonomous & Connected Earth Beyond Earth
January 23, 2026

BSGN: Advanced Materials and In-Orbit Accelerator: Phase 1
Space Applications Beyond Earth
January 14, 2026
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Successful Independent Flight Termination System Testing
Autonomous & Connected Earth
September 5, 2025