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UK Space Ecosystem
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New Space Enterprise Lab Launches at UCL Alongside UK Space Agency Accelerator Collaboration to Boost Space Entrepreneurship

A Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) has opened at UCL in IDEALondon, the innovation hub and workspace run by UCL Engineering and WilbeLAB, strengthening London’s role...

Autonomous & Connected Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip Announce Strategic Collaboration

Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening the UK’s test and evaluation network for autonomous...

Beyond Earth
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Beyond Earth: Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking – Concept of Operations

As space activity grows, so does the need to manage orbital debris and ensure sustainable operations. The rapid growth of satellites and the accumulation of...

Space Applications
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What is the hype about hyperspectral?

What is hyperspectral imagery? Hyperspectral imaging is a process of obtaining high spectral resolution imagery by dividing it into many narrow, contiguous spectral bands across...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult Showcases the Power of Federated Development at SmallSat 2025

Visit Us at Stand T10 | SmallSat Conference & Exhibition | Logan, Utah, USA  | 10-13 August  As the global space sector grows more interconnected...

UK Space Ecosystem
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Harwell Campus, Space East, and Westcott Sign Landmark MOU to Advance the Space Sector Across Southern England

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Space East and the Westcott Space Cluster formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2025 UK Space Conference,...

Beyond Earth
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Satellite Applications Catapult Unveils Major Upgrades to World-Leading ISAM Facility Ahead of SmallSat 2025

Visit Us at Stand T10 | SmallSat Conference & Exhibition | Logan, Utah, USA  | 10-13 August  The Satellite Applications Catapult is proud to announce...

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...

Space Applications
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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...

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