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The Space Commercialisation Engine Welcomes 4 New Companies to their Product Accelerator Programme

Published: July 11, 2022

The Space Commercialisation Engine (SCE) is delighted to confirm that 4 new companies have signed up for support to accelerate their service or product to...

Beyond Earth
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Emerging Technology for Space: Space-Enabled Net-Zero by 2050

Published: July 6, 2022

In the fourth edition of the Emerging Technology for Space webinar series, hosted by Satellite Applications Catapult and the University of Glasgow, we covered the...

Space Applications
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The UK Space Sector Supply Chain report published

Published: May 20, 2022

An independent report prepared for the Satellite Applications Catapult and the UK Space Agency, was recently published, providing a detailed overview of the UK Space...

Westcott Space Cluster
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Quantum-Inspired AI Compression Knowledge Exchange Workshop

Published: May 3, 2022

Following the successful Knowledge Exchange Sandpit at University College London (UCL) in October 2021, the Satellite Applications Catapult recently hosted a workshop with researchers from...

Sustainable Earth
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It’s Not a Race – But We’d Better Be Quick

Published: April 22, 2022

Last year we signed up to hit net zero GHG outputs by 2030. As an organisation, we are very driven by positive action towards the...

Beyond Earth
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Reimagining Space: An Introduction to UK Launch

Published: March 31, 2022

In this article for our Reimagining Space series, we are looking at the UK Launch Sector and the future of rocket launches from the UK....

Space Applications
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Reimagining Space: An Introduction to Space Clusters

Published: March 30, 2022

In this article, we’re discussing the growing network of space clusters across the country that are enabling a new, more connected and more collaborative era...

Beyond Earth
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Reimagining Space: Unlocking IOSM

Published: March 29, 2022

In this article, we will be discussing in-orbit servicing and manufacturing, and what the future holds for us as space becomes a vital component of...

Sustainable Earth
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Reimagining Space: Introducing Sustainable Finance

Published: March 28, 2022

In this article for our Reimagining Space series, we are looking at the Sustainable Finance Sector and how satellite technology is enabling more considered and...

Sustainable Earth
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Reimagining Space: An Introduction to Space Based Solar Power

Published: March 25, 2022

In this article for our Reimagining Space series, we’re exploring the concept of space based solar power, and the role this new technology could play...

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