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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Engage with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on SKYNET Enduring Capability (SKEC), the next generation of solutions for future satellite communication programmes.
Information about the Ministry of Defence (MOD) SKYNET 6 Programme: engaging with external bodies and individuals on recruitment, industry supplier engagement, and other government department (OGD) collaboration.
The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to enhance the UK’s Earth observation technologies, to improve how space is used to understand and protect the planet.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
How the UK participates in the EU Space Programme, including Copernicus and EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EUSST).
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
Learn about legislation and insurance requirements for UK spaceflight.
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.
The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work which aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations.
Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global satellite launches in 2023.
Information on how we are growing the UK’s satellite launch capability and spaceflight industry.
Rules for UK and EU broadcasters and video on-demand services
This is an open call for expressions of interest in delivering future satellite innovation under the Competitiveness and Growth call of the European Space Agency (ESA) ARTES Programme. The envelope of this call is £10 million.
Find information on satellite licence fees for constellation operators (under the Outer Space Act 1986 and Space Industry Act 2018).
The IPSP was a pilot programme which ended on the 31st March 2016.
Work is about to start on a series of innovative climate services that use the unique vantage point of space to provide businesses and other organisations with information about environmental risks and how to mitigate them.
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