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A ‘treasure trove’ of data, including papers authored by UK scientists, has been released from the Euclid space telescope, alongside the largest images of the Universe ever taken from space.
A mission to better understand the role of clouds and aerosols in regulating Earth’s climate.
Looking for evidence of gravitational waves in the Cosmic Microwave Background, to shed light on the first moments after the Big Bang. Launch is expected before 2030 and the mission will be 3 years long.
Earth Observation is the collection, analysis and presentation of information about planet Earth’s physical, chemical and biological systems via remote sensing technologies.
Space Minister Andrew Griffith was in Brussels today (22 May 2024), where he witnessed the signing of a major industrial contract that will see Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage building Europe’s flagship space weather mission, Vigil.
Through its programmes, the UK Space Agency catalyses investment into the space sector, delivers missions and capabilities, and champions space.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
Space weather events pose a risk to technology, infrastructure, electrical systems and, to a limited extent, public health.
The UK Space Agency will fund 15 projects across the UK designed to engage and inspire the next generation into STEM careers.
How the UK Space Agency and the UK space sector are involved in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK.
These include lesson plans for teachers, other resources for the classroom as well as exercises and activities for home learning for both children and adults.
This project aims to improve approaches to chart urban extent by integrating night light data with Landsat 30m resolution satellite images
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.
Information on how the The Met Office delivers space weather services.
The UK will play a crucial role in a landmark mission to trace patterns in the light from space, looking back almost to the Big Bang.
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