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Alan Cox to Retire as Chief Commercial Officer

Published: June 18, 2024

After 11 years as Chief Commercial Officer at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Alan Cox is to retire at the end of June 2024. Alan leaves...

Space Applications
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Paul Febvre Steps Down as Chief Technology Officer

Published: June 18, 2024

After more than 11 years as Chief Technology Officer at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Paul Febvre has stepped down. His departure marks the end of...

Resilient Earth
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First Green Technology Innovation Voucher Awarded

Published: June 11, 2024

Our First Green Technology Innovation Voucher has been awarded! Southwest based AgriAI Has Received the First Green Technology Innovation Voucher from the Environmental Space Living...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult Welcomes Anduril to its Drone Test and Development Centre

Published: May 17, 2024

Starting from April 2024, Anduril has taken up a tenancy in one of Satellite Applications Catapult’s drone hangars at its Drone Test and Development (DTDC)...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult and the Aerospace Corporation UK Collaboration on In-Orbit Servicing and Capabilities

Published: May 16, 2024

Integration of these facilities will allow faster validation and verification of emerging in-space servicing capabilities, whilst promoting international collaboration. This in turn will benefit the...

Space Applications
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UK-Autonomous and Connected Earth Network Launches to Unite Communities through Space Technology

Published: March 27, 2024

Today marks the launch of the second Satellite Applications Catapult funded Connected Capability Network (CCN) which aims to unite communities across the UK, enabling them...

Beyond Earth
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​IOD6 HAMMER Mission: The Countdown Has Started

Published: March 4, 2024

IOD6, or HAMMER, is our latest In-Orbit Demonstrator satellite developed in conjunction with Open Cosmos and it is scheduled to launch on Monday 4 March.  Once deployed in Low...

Space Applications
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New Space Enterprise Lab opens in the OpTIC Technology Centre, North Wales

Published: February 26, 2024

A Space Enterprise Lab providing users with the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise launches today at OpTIC Technology Centre, St Asaph, North Wales –...

Beyond Earth
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Launch of the Position Paper: Why Space? The Opportunity for Materials Science and Innovation

Published: February 21, 2024

The Why Space?’ Working Group has today launched its position paper, detailing the opportunities for materials science in Space, and the benefits that will be...

Westcott Space Cluster
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Satellites Could Become More Sustainable, Thanks to New UK Space Agency Funding

Published: February 9, 2024

The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work which aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure space remains...

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