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CySpace Connected Capability Network Launches to Enhance Security and Resilience of the UK’s Space Domain Awareness Capability

Today marks the launch of the third Satellite Applications Catapult-funded Connected Capability Network (CCN) which aims to unite communities across the UK, enabling them to...

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Design Support and Funding on Offer for Innovators that Connect People with Nature

Design to Deliver aims to unlock the potential of the UK’s design industry to benefit small businesses tackling some of the UK’s biggest challenges. Connected...

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The Future of ISAM in the UK: Upgrading and Innovating in Westcott

The Catapult is entering a very exciting period as our project team rapidly close off several major milestones for our In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing...

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Space Capabilities Catalogue: Taxonomy

Written by Luca Aldridge & Patrick Stewart The Space Capabilities Catalogue The Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC) is a comprehensive platform designed to showcase the UK’s...

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Combining Methane Measurement Methods on an Active UK Gas Leak: A Case Study from the UK

August 2024 A summary of Dowd et al (2024) peer-reviewed paper “First validation of high-resolution satellite-derived methane emissions from an active gas leak in the...

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Emerging Technologies: Innovation Cycle

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

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Sorair Technologies departs to new site after a successful tenancy in the Westcott Innovation Centre

After over a year in Satellite Applications Catapult’s Westcott Innovation Centre (WIC), Sorair Technologies are departing their office space after a successful campaign of testing...

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The Satellite Applications Catapult Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

The Satellite Applications Catapult announced today that Richard Lowe has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer. Richard will take up the post immediately,...

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Alan Cox to Retire as Chief Commercial Officer

After 11 years as Chief Commercial Officer at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Alan Cox is to retire at the end of June 2024. Alan leaves...

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Paul Febvre Steps Down as Chief Technology Officer

After more than 11 years as Chief Technology Officer at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Paul Febvre has stepped down. His departure marks the end of...

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First Green Technology Innovation Voucher Awarded

Our First Green Technology Innovation Voucher has been awarded! Southwest based AgriAI Has Received the First Green Technology Innovation Voucher from the Environmental Space Living...

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Satellite Applications Catapult Welcomes Anduril to its Drone Test and Development Centre

Starting from April 2024, Anduril has taken up a tenancy in one of Satellite Applications Catapult’s drone hangars at its Drone Test and Development (DTDC)...

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