News

News and Comment

Space Applications
View of Earth from space at night, showing continents illuminated by city lights under a starry sky.

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022

Published: March 29, 2023

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector. Access the full report...

Space Applications
Aerial view of a cityscape at night with glowing orange lights, outlining roads and waterways.

South Coast Centre of Excellence: End of Year Round-Up 2022

Published: March 2, 2023

Space Applications
Silhouetted satellite dish against a starry sky at dusk, with distant hills on the horizon.

Stuart Martin to step down as Chief Executive of the Satellite Applications Catapult

Published: February 28, 2023

The Satellite Applications Catapult today announces that its Chief Executive, Stuart Martin, has notified the board of directors of his intent to stand down from...

Space Applications
Satellite view of Great Britain and Ireland surrounded by blue and green waters on a clear day.

New Space Capability Mapping Tool Unveiled at the 2023 Avalon Airshow

Published: February 15, 2023

Satellite Applications Catapult, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), and the UK Government have announced a new space supply chain mapping tool to showcase the United...

Space Applications
A glowing digital map of the UK with connected nodes and light patterns on a dark blue background.

Levelling-Up Boost for the UK Space Sector with New Funding for Growth

Published: February 14, 2023

Eighteen projects aimed at boosting the space sector across the UK are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency. The £6.5 million includes support...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
Two men hold a drone outside the Westcott Innovation Centre and Catapult Satellite Applications building.

Drone Development Takes Flight at Westcott

Published: January 18, 2023

Westcott Venture Park’s position as launchpad for the development of drone technology has been further strengthened with the opening of a new Drone Test and...

Beyond Earth
Earth partially illuminated by the sun with visible city lights on the dark side, set against a starry space backdrop.

UK Space-Based Solar Power Project Secures Government Funding

Published: January 12, 2023

Space innovation and technology company the Satellite Applications Catapult has taken the first step in the development of a new sustainable energy technology from space....

Space Applications
Blue earth from space with glowing network lines and nodes over a starry night background.

Satellite Applications Catapult Annual Report 2022

Published: January 12, 2023

Download the Satellite Applications Catapult 2022 Annual Report >>

Beyond Earth
Aerial view of Europe at night from space, showing illuminated cities and coastlines.

IOD-3 Amber – Operations Update

Published: January 10, 2023

Space innovation and technology company the Satellite Applications Catapult and leading SIGINT and space-based intelligence solutions provider Horizon Technologies announced today that IOD-3 Amber™, the...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
Aerial cityscape with a digital network overlay under a cloudy sky at dusk, symbolizing connectivity and technology.

TUDOR (Towards Ubiquitous 3D Open Resilient Network)

Published: December 13, 2022

TUDOR (Towards Ubiquitous 3D Open Resilient Network) is an ambitious research project aiming to develop economically viable full geographic coverage and thereby eliminating the digital...

1 5 6 7 29