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A Delegation from Colombia Visits the UK to Learn About Connectivity and Agriculture Technology

We are thrilled to share the latest achievement of the ‘Rural Connected Colombia’ project, which marks another significant milestone in the project’s progress. The project...

Space Applications
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Company Spotlight: Lúnasa Space

Innovating in the space sector in the New Space movement is largely concerned with developing state-of-the-art technology, and de-risking this development so that the technology...

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Digital Twin Showcase: Opportunities for the Space Industry

Introduction The UK space industry continues to grow, generating an estimated £16.4 billion turnover per year. It also employs over 45,000 people across a national...

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Digital Twin Showcase: Overcoming Challenges by Working Together

Introduction In recent years, digital twins have begun to revolutionise many areas of project planning, asset management, and even environmental policy. Yet, to realise the...

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Digital Twin Showcase: Mission Control for Earth

Introduction Climate change is set to have a profound effect on our environment over the coming decades. While initiatives like the Net Zero Strategy aim...

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Digital Twin Showcase: What is a Digital Twin?

Introduction Sustainable infrastructure is a key component of climate change adaptation strategies; providing essential services, such as energy, water, transport, and communication to global populations,...

Space Applications
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The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector. Access the full report...

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What’s New in NewSpace? Interview with Dan Wicks

This interview first appeared in an episode of ‘What’s New in NewSpace?’, a Q&A series that covers the opinions, perspectives, and vision of industry thought...

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The Importance of Understanding Local Context; Insights from a Colombian Engagement

The blog discusses a five-day engagement by the Satellite Applications Catapult team working with project partners to explore the needs of the people in the...

Space Applications
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South Coast Centre of Excellence: End of Year Round-Up 2022

Space Applications
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Stuart Martin to step down as Chief Executive of the Satellite Applications Catapult

The Satellite Applications Catapult today announces that its Chief Executive, Stuart Martin, has notified the board of directors of his intent to stand down from...

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The O-RANOS Initiative and its Part in UK Digital Innovation

This month the O-RANOS consortium members met at the University of Bristol (UoB) to collaborate and discuss the project, as well as its next steps...

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