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  • Organisations are invited to submit ideas that promote competition and innovation in the UK aerospace industry.

  • Jesse Norman explains how transport is at a Burkean moment with new technologies and that we must build a consensus that can sustain itself over time.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement on further action the government is taking on the use of drones.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New legislation will give police officers the power to land drones, search premises and seize drones and will require users to produce the proper documentation.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • LPF was an ESA mission launched in 2015 to demonstrate the ultra-high precision technology needed for a future space-based gravitational wave observatory, LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna). LPF also carried a payload…

  • One of the most challenging space missions ever undertaken, this spacecraft studied a comet at close quarters.

  • Measuring the shape and thickness of Arctic and Antarctic ice, the mission tells scientists how melting Polar ice affects sea level rise.

  • Organisations can submit ideas to help raise the UK’s profile, innovation and manufacturing capability in civil aerospace.

  • Organisations can submit their ideas for funding to help keep the UK at the cutting edge of the global civil aerospace industry.

  • Organisations can apply for a share of £150 million available this year for projects that will help to make the UK civil aerospace industry more competitive.

  • Consultation on the safe use and effective regulation of drones.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK's world-leading aerospace sector is to be propelled into new era of cleaner, greener flight through industry and government investment.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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…

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Laws will restrict drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport boundaries.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Vehicle operators and air traffic controllers will be protected by the legislation which could lead to a maximum jail term of 5 years for offenders.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Improved disaster response in Commonwealth states and tropical disease control are among the goals of 10 new projects involving British space organisations, Science Minister Sam Gyimah announced today.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK Space Agency and CNES signed a joint statement to step up co-operation in space, at the UK-France Summit in Sandhurst today (Thursday 18 January).

  • The NREP (NanoRacks External Platform) allows customers to undertake various experiments from the International Space Station.

  • The UK Space Agency has announced £200,000 of funding for 4 new business incubators to boost the number of start-up companies in the space sector across the UK.

  • Announces new measures to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the global drones market whilst also protecting our safety and security.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government