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The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022

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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Sustainable Earth
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What’s New in NewSpace? Interview with Dan Wicks

This interview first appeared in an episode of ‘What’s New in NewSpace?’, a Q&A series that covers the opinions, perspectives, and vision of industry thought...

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Sustainable Earth
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The Importance of Understanding Local Context; Insights from a Colombian Engagement

The blog discusses a five-day engagement by the Satellite Applications Catapult team working with project partners to explore the needs of the people in the...

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

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

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...

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The O-RANOS Initiative and its Part in UK Digital Innovation

This month the O-RANOS consortium members met at the University of Bristol (UoB) to collaborate and discuss the project, as well as its next steps...

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Beyond Earth
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Revolutionary Space Debris Removal Mission Advances to its Next Phase

Switzerland-based ClearSpace and its industrial partners have successfully passed their first major program review with the European Space Agency (ESA) for its ground-breaking mission to...

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Space Applications
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New Space Capability Mapping Tool Unveiled at the 2023 Avalon Airshow

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...

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

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...

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Beyond Earth
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Company Spotlight: Magdrive

Magdrive, a UK-based business is set to change spacecraft propulsion. They intend to do so by replacing the current chemical reaction model, to one which...

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Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Drone Development Takes Flight at Westcott

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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Beyond Earth
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UK Space-Based Solar Power Project Secures Government Funding

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....

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