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International Women’s Day 2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over 100 years, but we still live in a world where inequalities exist between women and men. The 2024 Space Census shows us that while in some areas we are improving in the sector, women are still underrepresented, making up only 35% on […]

Technical Considerations for Serviceable Spacecraft

Sustainability in space is a challenge that requires practical solutions. More launches, space debris, and the environmental cost of repeated satellite replacement are forcing the sector to reconsider how spacecraft are designed, operated, and retired. Our ‘Technical Considerations for Serviceable Spacecraft’ report explores how serviceability can address this challenge while strengthening commercial and operational outcomes. […]

Beyond Earth: Orbital Data Centres and In-Orbit Compute

‘Beyond Earth: Orbital Data Centres and In-Orbit Compute’ examines the growing pressures facing terrestrial digital infrastructure and the emerging case for relocating elements of compute and data processing into orbit. The report explores how orbital data centres could offer a complementary infrastructure model that is more resilient, sustainable, and suited to latency sensitive and security […]

Integrating Space Technology in Non-Space Sector: A Minviro Case Study

The Challenge Minviro is a start-up working in the raw material and downstream decarbonisation technology sectors to help assess, quantify, and mitigate environmental impacts through the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In 2022, Minviro joined the Space Commercialisation Engine (SCE), a programme designed to support innovative SMEs through product development cycle in order to […]

From Start-up to Scale-up: Driving Growth at Westcott

Introduction and Challenge In partnership with Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (BucksLEP), the Satellite Applications Catapult launched the Westcott Incubator and Accelerator (WIA) programme in November 2022. The initiative was designed to stimulate the growth of start-ups and SMEs within the UK’s space sector, a market that is highly competitive but often inaccessible due to high […]

BSGN: Advanced Materials and In-Orbit Accelerator: Phase 1

2023 Accelerator Phase One: Dcubed and Photocentric Photocentric and Dcubed were selected from a strong field of applicants to participate in Phase One of the Accelerator Programme.  Accelerating Dcubed Dcubed sought assistance to apply its 3D printing expertise to develop novel solar array technology and prepare it for market. The Accelerator partnership provided expert input and co-funding to advance […]

International Workshop on Antenna Technology

Back for it’s 22nd year, IWAT will be back in March at the University of Liverpool! Part of the workshop will include a poster session, as well as the opportunity to engage with leading experts and researchers in this field.

Geo Futures

What will maps look like in the future? Since the introduction of the first GIS packages, mapping has changed fundamentally. Join the Geo Futures event for a chance to brainstorm ideas and possibilities for the future of mapping.

Resilient Wales Forum

This is a cross-sector forum bringing together Welsh organisations to explore how satellite connectivity and Earth Observation can support climate, infrastructure, and rural resilience challenges across Wales. Following the workshop, participants gain complimentary access to the main Aerospace Wales Expo for the Mix & Mingle networking session from 4:30pm onwards. This provides a great opportunity to network […]

Sustainable Earth

Accelerating the uptake of space technology to address human well-being, climate, and broader environmental challenges

Resilient Earth

Accelerating the uptake of space technology to address human well-being, climate, and broader environmental challenges

Autonomous & Connected Earth

Integration of space into multiple connectivity services

Space Sector Internships

Privacy Policy

Satellite Applications Catapult is part of a group of companies, of which Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is the ultimate owner (together ‘Catapult’). The Catapult respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data and tell you about your […]

Executive Management Team

Our Executive Management Team

Mark Saxon

Mark is the Chief of External Affairs at the Satellite Applications Catapult. He studied for a PhD in genetics at the University of Warwick before moving into science journalism and then communications. He has worked in-house and in consultancy, for companies and clients including, NHS England, the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Lilly, Gallup […]

Richard Lowe

Richard is Chief Technology Officer for the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC). He joined SAC in 2022 as Technical Director and was appointed as CTO in 2024. His role has far-reaching responsibilities for applications including connectivity, geospatial technologies and user-centred design, alongside upstream areas including satellite missions and in-orbit servicing and manufacturing. Richard previously worked […]

Nafeesa Dajda

Dr Nafeesa Dajda is the Chief of Missions at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Until her recent appointment, she was the Director for National Capabilities, managing the Catapult’s Regional Growth, Innovation Services, Knowledge Exchange, and Skills initiatives. Her role involved forging collaborations across the UK between businesses, academia, and local stakeholders. She joined the Catapult in […]

S5 EP10: Scaling Up the UK Space Sector

In this episode we’re dissecting the political landscape shaping the UK space industry's future.

S5 EP9: Orbiting the Truth: Space-Based Emissions Reporting

In this episode we’re going to be discussing emissions reporting.

S5 EP8: User-Centred Design: Bridging the Creativity and Innovation Gap

In this episode of In-Orbit we explore the surprising and critical world of user-centered design

Additive Manufacturing

Satellite Assembly, Integration, and Testing

DTDC Training Academy

Our Drone Test & Development Centre Training Academy is the ideal venue for you to host training sessions with on-site flight areas, classrooms, meeting rooms and break areas.