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Autonomous & Connected Earth
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The Satellite Applications Catapult’s Drone Centre Achieves CAA Accreditation

Published: November 27, 2025

The Satellite Applications Catapult’s Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) has been officially recognised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as a national test...

UK Space Ecosystem
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New Space Enterprise Lab Launches at UCL Alongside UK Space Agency Accelerator Collaboration to Boost Space Entrepreneurship

Published: October 22, 2025

A Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) has opened at UCL in IDEALondon, the innovation hub and workspace run by UCL Engineering and WilbeLAB, strengthening London’s role...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip Announce Strategic Collaboration

Published: October 16, 2025

Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening the UK’s test and evaluation network for autonomous...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult Showcases the Power of Federated Development at SmallSat 2025

Published: August 7, 2025

Visit Us at Stand T10 | SmallSat Conference & Exhibition | Logan, Utah, USA  | 10-13 August  As the global space sector grows more interconnected...

UK Space Ecosystem
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Harwell Campus, Space East, and Westcott Sign Landmark MOU to Advance the Space Sector Across Southern England

Published: August 6, 2025

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Space East and the Westcott Space Cluster formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2025 UK Space Conference,...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult Unveils Major Upgrades to World-Leading ISAM Facility Ahead of SmallSat 2025

Published: July 30, 2025

Visit Us at Stand T10 | SmallSat Conference & Exhibition | Logan, Utah, USA  | 10-13 August  The Satellite Applications Catapult is proud to announce...

Beyond Earth
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Unlocking the Potential of Microgravity: A New Frontier for the Biopharmaceutical Industry

Published: July 29, 2025

The Satellite Applications Catapult is proud to announce the inaugural meeting of the Microgravity Life Sciences Working Group. The group was brought together following a...

Sustainable Earth
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MicroCARB CO2 Monitoring Satellite: Launched

Published: July 28, 2025

Context Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity today, with human-driven activities actively contributing to global warming. Human activities, such...

Sustainable Earth
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ESRI Award Winner 2025

Published: July 21, 2025

Momin Ashraf wins prestigious Jack Dangermond Young Scholar Award 2025 for Groundbreaking Research on Conflict Boomtowns Congratulations to our colleague, Momin Ashraf – Geospatial Consultant...

Space Applications
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Strengthening Ties Through Space: UK and South Africa Explore Shared Opportunities in the Global Space Economy

Published: July 7, 2025

New Comparative Study Highlights Collaboration for Growth, Innovation, and Inclusion The Satellite Applications Catapult is pleased to announce the release of a new report, UK–South...

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