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UK Space Agency investment helps launch cutting-edge electric propulsion lab
A new laboratory that will help UK companies develop and test the engines powering the next generation of satellites has opened at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
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UK Space Agency Accelerator drives investment and growth across space sector
The UK Space Agency Accelerator announced impressive results from its 2025 cohorts, demonstrating how targeted support can rapidly accelerate investment, revenue growth and commercial readiness among UK space entrepreneurs.
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Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEO
Dr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026.
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New facility to boost UK space SMEs opens with £3.9 million government backing
A new facility designed to help small businesses thrive in the UK space sector has opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site, backed by £3.9 million from the UK Space Agency.
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Unlocking Space for Agriculture
The UK Space Agency is funding two four‑month pilot projects, using satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.
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Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs
A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.
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