UK National Space Council
The UK Government will establish a National Space Council later this year. The National Space Council will be led by the UK Government and will...
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Satellite Applications Catapult Annual Report 2017-2018
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In-Orbit Demonstration Programme Opens Call for Mission 4 Proposals
Today, the In-Orbit Demonstration Programme, a globally unique small satellite testbed programme that aims to support NewSpace businesses, opens a new call for proposals for...
UK Government Supports Global Action to Fight Illegal Wildlife Trade
There has been progress in key areas in the six months since the UK government staged the largest-ever Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in October 2018...
Horizon Technologies and Satellite Applications Catapult partner to track ships engaging in illegal activities
Horizon Technologies, and the Satellite Applications Catapult have signed a contract to adapt Horizon Technologies’ existing FlyingFish™ signals intelligence (SIGINT) system for a 6U CubeSat...
Inaugural Small Satellite launch took place on April 17 as part of In-Orbit Demonstration Programme
Wednesday 17 April 2019 saw the launch of the latest miniaturised weather observing and forecasting technology into space. Destined for the International Space Station, the...
LATAM-III Mars Desert Research Station
Between 5 May and 19 May 2019 the LATAM-III mission for the Mars Society Peru, will be operating at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in...
Inviting Your Views and Engagement – Business in Space Growth Network
The creation of the Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) by The European Space Agency (ESA) is designed to support the development of a new...
Growing Sustainable Finance and the Opportunity for Geospatial Solutions
Sustainable Finance is becoming increasingly relevant as our economic activities, fuelled by a global finance sector, keep reaching and breaching the natural and social boundaries of our planet. More and more institutional investors...
Launch of North East Smart Ports Testbed
New digital technology project that aims to work with ports and smart suppliers in North East England. A new initiative that aims to pilot smart...
Using technology to fight the illegal wildlife trade
The trade of illegal animal products is valued at £17 billion per year, and sits fourth as the most lucrative crime after drugs, weapons and...
Two new tech start-ups join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre
LIFT ME OFF Ltd and Nickless Technologies Ltd are the latest two companies to join the Westcott Business Incubation Centre, which provides incubation support to...