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Global problems to be tackled by UK from space
A new directory showcases the range of UK expertise in satellite technology and how it can help tackle problems such as illegal deforestation, disaster response and food production.
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British instruments reveal secrets of Martian sky
The first results from the ExoMars mission supported by the UK Space Agency reveal the effects of a massive, global dust storm on the Red Planet.
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Stargazing technology used to spot cancer
Cancer could be detected in patients far earlier by using the same technology used to observe stars millions of miles away.
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The wider benefits of space investments for the UK economy
Investments in space programmes bring significant benefits for society, a new report shows.
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Free satellite data available to help tackle public sector challenges
Anyone working in the UK public sector can now receive free access to more than a thousand high-resolution satellite images of Britain, the UK Space Agency announced today (21 March 2019).
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UK to tackle danger of the solar wind and find new Earth-like planets
New national space funding worth £7 million will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission, the Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced on the first day of British Science Week (8 March).
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