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A European mission to explore how gravity, dark energy and dark matter has shaped the Universe has launched following £37 million UK Space Agency funding.
Mapping the expansion of the Universe to better understand dark energy and matter. Launched in July 2023 for a 6-year mission.
UK Space Command is the defence lead for space operations, space workforce, and space capability. It’s a joint command, staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside civil servants and contractors.
Dstl provides the UK with advanced space science, technology, services and advice to monitor, protect and defend our interests in and through space.
A new landmark radar initiative will increase UK security by being able to better detect, track and identify objects in deep space.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
These include information for young people and how to find work experience, apprenticeships, internships or jobs in the space sector.
Through its programmes, the UK Space Agency catalyses investment into the space sector, delivers missions and capabilities, and champions space.
Find answers to questions about space junk, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues.
Entry into enclosed spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity. This guidance outlines regulations and provides information and advice on how to identify an enclosed space and how to reduce the risk to life.
Details on open funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. UK Space Agency is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Details on closed funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
Information on our respectful behaviour policy.
The strategy sets out the government’s vision for Defence as a global actor in the space domain.
'Protecting Access to Space’ identifies the great extent to which most nations rely upon services that are delivered from space.
6 projects across the UK’s growing space sector have been announced today at Space-Comm Expo, following publication of the government’s Space Industrial Plan.
NSpOC is part of the Ministry of Defence , the UK Space Agency , and the Met Office .
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