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Beyond Earth
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Unlocking the Potential of Microgravity: A New Frontier for the Biopharmaceutical Industry

The Satellite Applications Catapult is proud to announce the inaugural meeting of the Microgravity Life Sciences Working Group. The group was brought together following a...

Sustainable Earth
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MicroCARB CO2 Monitoring Satellite: Launched

Context Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity today, with human-driven activities actively contributing to global warming. Human activities, such...

Sustainable Earth
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Horizon Scanning the Satellite Sensor Market: Aligning Emerging Technical Capabilities with the Goldrush in Sustainability Data Products

Jean Joy1 -EO Consultant, Liz Scott2– Geospatial Solutions Architect, Geospatial Intelligence Team at the Satellite Applications Catapult Introduction This poster presents the findings of a...

Sustainable Earth
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ESRI Award Winner 2025

Momin Ashraf wins prestigious Jack Dangermond Young Scholar Award 2025 for Groundbreaking Research on Conflict Boomtowns Congratulations to our colleague, Momin Ashraf – Geospatial Consultant...

Space Applications
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Strengthening Ties Through Space: UK and South Africa Explore Shared Opportunities in the Global Space Economy

New Comparative Study Highlights Collaboration for Growth, Innovation, and Inclusion The Satellite Applications Catapult is pleased to announce the release of a new report, UK–South...

Space Applications

The Emerging Technologies Webinar Series: ISAM

What is the Emerging Technologies Webinar series? The Emerging Technologies webinar series offers unparalleled insights into cutting-edge advancements across the space sector, fostering a deeper...

UK Space Ecosystem
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UK-Beyond Earth Network Launches to Drive the Adoption of In-Space Logistics, Services and Manufacturing

This month marks the launch of the UK-Beyond Earth Network (UK-BEN) – the fourth Connected Capability Network (CCN) funded by the Satellite Applications Catapult to...

Space Applications
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Announcing the 2025 ISAM Conference Sponsors

The 2025 In-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Conference, hosted by the Satellite Applications Catapult and the UK Space Agency, is pleased to announce Astroscale...

Beyond Earth

ESA and Satellite Applications Catapult Launch Second Phase of In-Orbit Manufacturing Accelerator

Harwell, United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Satellite Applications Catapult have launched Phase 2 of their Advanced Materials...

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Satellite Applications Catapult and Izmir Commodity Exchange to Collaborate on Satellite Connectivity for Agriculture

London, UK, 10th APRIL 2025 – The Satellite Applications Catapult (Catapult), a leading UK space company accelerating the adoption of space technology and services, and...

Beyond Earth
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Gravity Offload System constructed in our In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Facility

The latest upgrade to our In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Facility has just completed construction and testing. The large steel structure in the video...

Sustainable Earth
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Using Space Data to Restore Nature: Four SME Projects Lead the Way with Take-Off Funding

An AI-powered app helping children speak to endangered animals; a tool to use nature to fight climate change; a way to measure forest health; and...

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