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New Space Enterprise Lab opens at CSA Catapult in Newport, South Wales

Published: June 5, 2023

The latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s network of Space Enterprise Labs (SEL) has opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport,...

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Open Cosmos and the Satellite Applications Catapult sign agreement for an OpenConstellation satellite

Published: May 30, 2023

Space innovation and technology company the Satellite Applications Catapult, and leading space mission and data provider, Open Cosmos have signed an agreement to build and...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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World-Leading Drone Centre Opens in Buckinghamshire

Published: May 18, 2023

The Satellite Applications Catapult launches its new Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) facility at Westcott Venture Park in Buckinghamshire. The site is a former...

Space Applications

The Start Of A New Chapter: the South Coast Centre of Excellence milestones that led to Space South Central

Published: April 25, 2023

On 1 April 2023, the South Coast Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications (SCCoE) officially transitioned into Space South Central’s Enterprise Network, supporting the UK’s...

Space Applications
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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...

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

Published: March 2, 2023

Space Applications
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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
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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
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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...

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