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Benchmark Space Systems Nearly Triples Team, Expands Global Production Capacity In 2022 to Meet Rising Propulsion System Demand

Published: November 15, 2022

With its Halcyon propulsion systems playing pivotal roles in key military and commercial space missions this year, Benchmark Space Systems today announced it has tripled...

Space Applications
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5 Solutions to the Space Skills Gap

Published: September 5, 2022

Today the Space Skills Alliance has set out 5 Solutions to the Space Skills Gap, a plan for expanding the space sector’s talent pool, increasing...

Space Applications
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Optisys joins Satellite Applications Catapult’s Co-space facility in Harwell, UK

Published: July 21, 2022

Optisys joins Satellite Applications Catapult’s Co-space facility in Harwell, UK. Optisys expands UK footprint by joining Satellite Applications Catapult’s shared Co-space facility in the Electron...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Research led by Callen-Lenz into flight control systems for next-generation novel aircraft awarded £1m Government support

Published: July 6, 2021

A consortium led by Callen-Lenz that is researching a new approach to flight control systems for next-generation novel aircraft has been awarded a grant of...

Beyond Earth
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Boost for UK Space Sector as New Facility Offers Cheaper and Greener Rocket Testing

Published: June 21, 2021

A new gold standard national rocket test facility has been unveiled by Science Minister Amanda Solloway today (17th June 2021). The centre will allow UK...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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The First UK Produced 5G Router – Enabling 5G at Sea

Published: May 25, 2021

JET Engineering System Solutions is proud to announce the development and production of the UK’s first proven in field 5G N28, N78 SA Dual Band...

Resilient Earth
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EM3 space sector will help tackle climate change and revive the regional economy

Published: May 7, 2021

EM3’s space industry ecosystem is finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change and supporting the UK’s net zero targets and economic revival in the region post COVID-19. EM3...

Space Applications
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Gravity Challenge 02 finalists announced

Published: October 6, 2020

Twenty-six innovators have been officially announced as the finalists in the Gravity Challenge 02, Australia’s premier space technology innovation program. The GRAVITY Challenge is an international technology...

Resilient Earth
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New UK space projects to boost global sustainable development receive £3.4 million cash boost

Published: August 19, 2020

Government backs new pioneering space projects that will apply UK expertise to tackling development problems across the globe. UK academics will work on space solutions...

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UK space launch sector builds foundation for collaborative future

Published: August 6, 2020

Industry leaders are urging the UK government to establish world-class rules to enable safe, environmentally conscious and commercially viable space launches from British soil. A...

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