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A major global space mission has launched today that will see a British-built science component land on the moon for the first time.
UK scientists and engineers will play a role in major global missions to the Moon, Mars and Venus, thanks to new funding from the UK Space Agency for work towards international space science and exploration projects.
The joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge is launching to support development of water-purifying technologies for the Moon.
Through its programmes, the UK Space Agency catalyses investment into the space sector, delivers missions and capabilities, and champions space.
Up to £15 million commercial funding could be made available for British science and technology to fly to space, should the proposed mission with Axiom Space proceed, the UK Space Agency announced today.
The UK Space Agency and Axiom Space are working together to deliver a fully commercially sponsored UK astronaut mission.
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.
The UK Space Agency welcomes the successful launch of Artemis I
Astronauts from the United Kingdom could fly to space on a future Axiom Space mission, thanks to a new agreement signed between the UK Space Agency and the Houston-based space company.
How the UK Space Agency and the UK space sector are involved in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, UK.
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.
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.
Details on closed funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
Details on open funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
The UK Space Agency is requesting information from the community on possible payloads as part of the UK Space Agency/Axiom Space mission.
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