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Satellite Applications Catapult to grow presence in Wales

Published: July 18, 2019

The Satellite Applications Catapult is today announcing that it will open a new regional office at the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre in Llanbedr, Gwynedd. The office,...

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Connected Places Catapult Mission to China

Published: June 5, 2019

In Partnership with HMG Science and Innovation Network and Satellite Applications Catapult, the Connected Places Catapult are running a mission to China to enable UK...

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Technology companies, FCO, and conservation NGOs come together to scale technology solutions to end wildlife crime

Published: June 4, 2019

The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is the largest direct threat to the future of many of the world’s threatened species, as well as the livelihoods...

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Innovative partnership to embed the power of satellite technology in digitally enabled care

Published: May 23, 2019

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden & GEM) and the Satellite Applications Catapult have agreed a formal partnership to further embed...

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Satellite Applications Catapult Annual Report 2017-2018

Published: May 10, 2019

Download the Satellite Applications Catapult 2017-2018 Annual Report >>

In-Orbit Demonstration Programme Opens Call for Mission 4 Proposals

Published: May 9, 2019

Today, the In-Orbit Demonstration Programme, a globally unique small satellite testbed programme that aims to support NewSpace businesses, opens a new call for proposals for...

Horizon Technologies and Satellite Applications Catapult partner to track ships engaging in illegal activities

Published: April 18, 2019

Horizon Technologies, and the Satellite Applications Catapult have signed a contract to adapt Horizon Technologies’ existing FlyingFish™ signals intelligence (SIGINT) system for a 6U CubeSat...

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Inaugural Small Satellite launch took place on April 17 as part of In-Orbit Demonstration Programme

Published: April 17, 2019

Wednesday 17 April 2019 saw the launch of the latest miniaturised weather observing and forecasting technology into space. Destined for the International Space Station, the...

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Two new tech start-ups join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre

Published: March 4, 2019

LIFT ME OFF Ltd and Nickless Technologies Ltd are the latest two companies to join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre, which provides incubation support to...

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The Satellite Applications Catapult partners with Infostellar to provide improved ground station access

Published: January 7, 2019

The Satellite Applications Catapult and Infostellar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide UK businesses with enhanced access to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s...

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