Guidance

Unlocking Space

Information on the UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space Programme, focused on engaging audiences outside of the traditional space sector to support economic growth

• From: UK Space Agency
• Published: 3 September 2025
• Last updated: 3 September 2026
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  1. 3 September 2026

     Updated programme structure

  2. 3 September 2025

     First published.

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Find out more about the Unlocking Space programme by following the link above.

Unlocking Space for Business

Drive private sector adoption of satellite data and services.

Unlocking Space for Government - Civil

Aggregate demand across government to increase public sector adoption of satellite solutions. 

Unlocking Space for Defence and National Security

Create an integrated civilian and defence approach to space for national security, unlocking new revenue and growth opportunities for SMEs in the UK space sector.

  Unlocking Space for Investment

Tackle access to finance barriers for the UK space sector.