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Space Expo to Showcase Innovation and Cutting Edge Technology

Published: June 17, 2022

An exciting event highlighting the success of space-related industries at Westcott is being held in July. The Westcott Space Cluster Expo will showcase the achievements...

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Skyports Selects Westcott Space Cluster as Centre of Excellence for Drone Operations

Published: June 8, 2022

Westcott site set to become home of Skyports R&D, training and flight operations. Drone capabilities are set to expand at Westcott Space Cluster as leading...

Space Applications
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Space – The Final Frontier for Yorkshire Manufacturers?

Published: May 9, 2022

In partnership with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) recently hosted an event to kick start conversations and...

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The Data City Maps the UK Space Industry with the Satellite Applications Catapult

Published: May 4, 2022

Whilst well-known US firms like SpaceX and Blue Origin have taken the headlines recently, the UK space industry has also seen growth in its space...

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Why Space? The Opportunity for Material Science and Innovation

Published: April 26, 2022

UK researchers and innovators – from both academia and industry – are invited to contribute to a new publication on material science and innovation, reflecting...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult to lead €400k microgravity market stimulation accelerator

Published: April 19, 2022

The Satellite Applications Catapult is leading the first phase of the new Advanced Materials Accelerator, an initiative of ESA’s Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN),...

Beyond Earth
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The Satellite Applications Catapult, Horizon Technologies, and Virgin Orbit Accelerate the UK Small Satellite Market with a New Launch Agreement for Cornwall 2022

Published: April 6, 2022

The Satellite Applications Catapult (“the Catapult”) and Virgin Orbit (“Virgin Orbit”, Nasdaq: VORB), a leading launch provider, have announced an agreement to launch the latest...

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The Satellite Applications Catapult welcomes Excelerate Technology to Westcott

Published: February 22, 2022

The Satellite Applications Catapult is excited to announce that Excelerate Technology has joined the cohort of innovative companies at the rapidly expanding Westcott Space Cluster....

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The Satellite Applications Catapult welcomes His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Harwell

Published: January 31, 2022

The Satellite Applications Catapult was honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to Harwell today on a visit hosted jointly by John...

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Satellite Applications Catapult joins UK Government funded O-RANOS project

Published: January 27, 2022

The Satellite Applications Catapult is continuing to bridge the UK’s digital divide with pioneering work on the newly announced O-RANOS project. O-RANOS is one of...

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