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The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is a step closer to launch as a UK built device is delivered to Thales Alenia Space in France.
The UK Space Agency has joined a campaign to encourage more girls to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and consider careers in space.
The United Kingdom and Australia will co-operate on activities including communications technologies, space situational awareness and satellite navigation, Science Minister Sam Gyimah announced today (3 October).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A British-built satellite equipped with a 3.4-Kilowatt laser, as powerful as 840 lightbulbs, will be launched into space this evening.
Reducing the probability of failure of tailings dams through the use of remote sensing data
Improved severe weather resilience for Mongolian herding communities using satellite Earth observation derived environmental services
Harnessing satellite services to improve Kenyan capacity for disaster prevention, response and recovery
Earth Observation for robust exposure data and better-informed Disaster Risk Management
Using satellites to improve fisheries management and tackle illegal fishing in the Philippines
Providing Government authorities with the capability to improve detection of illegal mines in remote forested regions
Improving rice and palm oil production while reducing environmental impact, enhancing biodiversity and improving the social and economic conditions of smallholders
Forecasting and providing early warning of Dengue fever outbreaks in Vietnam through Earth Observation
Fostering climate resilience for small island nations using remote sensing
Improving the livelihoods and incomes of smallholder coffee farmers by delivering accessible advice for farmers to improve their crop quality and yield.
7 cutting-edge science projects receive a share of £4.7 million government funding.
Lockheed Martin and Orbex are investing in space launch operations and bringing innovative new technology to Britain, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced today (Monday 16 July) during the Farnborough International Airsho…
A proposed spaceport in Sutherland, Scotland gets £2.5million UK Space Agency funding
Professor David Southwood has been reappointed as Chair of the UK Space Agency Steering Board.
Business ministers announce more than £8 million for innovation technology to tackle global climate change and prepare for natural disasters.
The winners of the SatelLife competition, aged between 13 and 21, will go on to pitch their ideas to a panel of ‘dragons’ from the space sector.
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