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Come build a miniature satellite with the Satellite Applications Catapult

Published: March 14, 2014

*Update* 27/03/2014 – The CubeSat Weekend has been rescheduled to take place on the 26-27 April 2014.     *Original Text* The Satellite Applications Catapult,...

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Catapult calls for In-Orbit Demonstration technologies

Published: February 27, 2014

 The Satellite Applications Catapult, an independent technology and innovation company, is inviting the submission of technology ideas and concepts for demonstration in space. This is...

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Catapult response to UK Space IGS Growth Action Plan

Published: February 25, 2014

The Satellite Applications Catapult, an independent technology and innovation company, has highlighted Exports, Regulation, and Regional and Cross-sector Impact as the three most important aspects...

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The sky no limit for Highlands and Islands medical research

Published: January 28, 2014

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland’s pioneering role in research into rural digital health is reaching new heights today as the region joins forces with...

Challenges for Innovators in Space

Published: January 13, 2014

By Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult “Innovation is a contact sport” – AnnaLee Saxenian, UC Berkeley All innovators face challenges, whatever sector they operate...

Call for ESA Technology Transfer Network Broker in Germany

Published: December 23, 2013

The Satellite Applications Catapult, an independent innovation and technology company, has announced a call on behalf the ESA Technology Transfer Network (TTN) to solicit bids...

Catapulting around the UK

Published: November 29, 2013

All aboard the Catapult tour bus! We’re going on a road trip and we hope you’ll join us! With our SatNav set, we’re visiting five...

Thoughts on the UK Space Growth Action Plan

Published: November 25, 2013

By Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult Thursday 14th November represented another important milestone in the continuing success of the UK space sector, with the...

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Horizon 2020 Space Call early draft issued by EC

Published: November 21, 2013

Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe’s global competitiveness. Running from 2014 to...

Geo Agenda win the University Challenge 2013

Published: November 7, 2013

Well done to Filipe Sousa and Luis Gomes who took home the special topic prize for the ESNC University Challenge- for the second year in...

ManagePlaces win UKESNC 2013

Published: November 7, 2013

Congratulations to Manage Places who won the UKESNC 2013 with their idea for a location based project management tool. ManagePlaces were one of 68 qualifying...

A New Role For Space in the 21st Century

Published: September 20, 2013

By Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult I’m often surprised when I read or hear reports of new countries in the developing world seeking to...

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