The National Space Centre has won the Best Venue Hire Initiative category at the national Cultural Enterprises Awards.

UK based space propulsion company developing advanced propulsion technologies for satellite and deep-space markets, Pulsar Fusion, today announced it has achieved 'first plasma' in its Sunbird nuclear fusion exhaust test system.

New staff joining the Surrey Space Institute team have brought substantial space expertise to help deliver industry partnerships, space missions and positive impact.

Fiona Walters has taken up her role as CEO of the UK & Europe division of Serco, having joined Serco in September 2025 from G4S, where she was Regional CEO for the UK & Ireland, leading a team of more than 30,000 people.

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, has formally launched the production version of GENSS at the Satellite Show.

Scotland's space technology sector has received another boost as avionics developer, Aurora Avionics, expands into a state-of-the-art facility in Edinburgh.

British Airways’ first aircraft equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi took off to Houston last Thursday, the first flight operated by a UK airline featuring the innovative technology.

A landmark agreement between the UK Space Agency and State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) will open a new chapter in civil and commercial space cooperation between the two countries.

The Met Office have officially launched the Met Office Aeronautical Visualisation Service (MAVIS) - a next-generation aviation weather platform designed to support a rapidly evolving aviation landscape, from traditional crewed aircraft to emerging spaceport operations.

Viasat today announced that its advanced in-flight connectivity has been selected by charter operator National Airlines to enhance the passenger experience onboard a new fleet of three Airbus A330 aircraft.

Manufacturer of connector systems, ODU, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest sustainability and corporate responsibility initiative.

AI is set to transform how South Africa’s astronomical observatories operate, as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to deliver the ‘Intelligent Observatory’ programme.

Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy.

Orbit Fab are working with Airbus Defence and Space to assess the feasibility of incorporating Orbit Fab’s RAFTI refuelling valve into possible future Airbus geostationary satellites, as part of a project within the European Space Agency’s programme of Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems, named RADICAL, funded by the UK Space ...

BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2 billion US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) – Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 programme to provide missile warning and tracking of advanced missile threats.

As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory issues live alerts of changes in the night sky, a UK innovation allows us to observe millions of unfolding astronomical events.

Dr Noelia Noël, Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics at the University of Surrey, has been awarded this year’s Leadership Fellowship in Public Engagement from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

The UK has established its first sovereign manufacturing capability for ultrahigh temperature materials - vital for space, hypersonic and propulsion systems.

ALL.SPACE today announced a strategic collaboration with Viasat and the successful certification of the ALL.SPACE Hydra terminal to operate on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network, which provides integrated military Ka-band spectrum access for government and defence missions.

IFS today announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across manufacturing, logistics and retail, with access to a new category of supply chain technology.

South Yorkshire-based Metalysis has been awarded nearly €1 million, under a programme of and funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), to develop a continuous or quasi-continuous sustainable process for titanium production using the patented Metalysis FFC Process.

A sensor has been launched into orbit, marking a significant step towards more accurate and timely weather prediction that could have worldwide benefits.

The Server Labs has been selected by the SKA Observatory (SKAO) to deliver an Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted high-performance computing cluster for software development and testing.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) today announced its role as a key industrial collaborator in the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System’s Lazuli, a pioneering initiative that will deliver one of the most ambitious privately funded space telescopes ever conceived.

Six UK space tech startups have joined the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre UK (ESA BIC UK) to develop technologies that deliver practical benefits in space and on Earth, applying space technology to some of today’s most urgent challenges, from clearing space junk to detecting wildfires in seconds.

The UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre has been completed at Swansea University, marking the successful delivery of a £13 million project part-funded by the UK Space Agency.

The UK Space Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are working collaboratively to provide a supportive regulatory environment to space, biopharma and pharmaceutical ...

British companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in government funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced yesterday, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £40 billion.

British robotics autonomy company, Mutable Tactics, has closed a pre seed funding round of $2.1 million led by Seraphim Space, with support from the UK’s National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First and Transpose.

Galaxy 1 Communications is working with Viasat to enhance delivery of Velaris, Viasat’s dedicated satellite communications service for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft.

GMV has been awarded a contract by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to develop advanced algorithmic capabilities for space launch monitoring, supporting the analytical requirements of the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC).

Bright Ascension has announced the launch of HELIX Edge, a mission-ready payload software package designed to dramatically reduce the time, effort and risk involved in developing spacecraft payload software.

This week Finland brought together senior UK defence and aerospace stakeholders at the Finnish Ambassador’s Residence in London for a high-level strategic dialogue focused on Earth Observation (EO), Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and resilient space-enabled situational awareness.

The UK Space Agency has announced that Rebecca Evernden has been appointed as Director of the new UK Space Agency.

Space-Comm Expo Europe has confirmed the final list of speakers, including Tim Peake and Sir Richard Branson joining global leaders from government and business at the Europe’s biggest ever commercial space industry event at ExCeL London, 4th-5th March.

The University of Portsmouth, as part of Space South Central (SSC) - one of the UK’s largest regional space clusters - is leading a new international partnership with Saudi space-tech company SARsatX, to develop the concept for an Earth observation satellite mission, aimed at supporting a range of sectors, including climate science and ...

A landmark joint European-Chinese space mission, with significant UK involvement, has departed Europe for its launch site in French Guiana ahead of a planned April launch.

The largest space event in the UK, Space-Comm Expo Europe, has revealed the confirmed line-up of speakers featured at this year's event, taking place in just two weeks’ time at ExCeL London, 4th-5th March.

UK space rocket manufacturer Orbex has released new, previously unseen, photographs of its microlauncher, Prime.

East Grinstead based Rhopoint Components, a specialist design-led distributor of precision electronic components, sensors, connectors and modular systems, together with their strategic partner ISOCOM, will be showcasing a range of solutions at Space-Comm Expo Europe, being held at the ExCeL, London, on 4th – 5th March 2026.

The UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship programme offering 50 paid placements across the UK space sector to give young people hands-on experience and industry exposure.

The UK home-grown orbital launch services company and space rocket manufacturer, Orbex, is in the process of appointing administrators after fundraising, merger and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully.

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the UK Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.

The UK Space Agency has awarded contracts to three UK companies to investigate producing advanced materials in Low Earth Orbit, where the conditions – including microgravity, natural vacuum and extreme temperatures – can create products that are difficult, expensive, or impossible to manufacture on Earth.

To coincide with the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9th – 15th February), one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, BAE Systems, has analysed Censuswide’s survey of the latest attitudes of young people and parents.

A new laboratory that will help UK companies develop and test the engines powering the next generation of satellites has opened at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.

Spirent Communications has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead an initiative aimed at increasing the resilience of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems used in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has revealed its members reported sales in 2025 were up by 5% over 2024 but that orders and business to business sales, were flat.

In four weeks time, London will serve as the host city for the largest and most influential space industry event ever held in the UK, with global policymakers and business leaders gathering at Space-Comm Expo Europe, taking place 4th-5th March at ExCeL London.

Kingston-Upon-Thames based European Engineering Consultancy Ltd (EECL) has been awarded a £1.5 million contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver ground support equipment and environmental and space-qualification testing for a next-generation digital satellite payload.

Returning to STEM industries after a career break is now harder than ever, according to new research by STEM Returners, with bias against gender, age, ethnicity and a lack of recent experience penalising highly qualified people from getting a job.

Joint investments will advance quantum technology, boost digital connectivity and strengthen network resilience against cyber threats.

GMV are to lead the development of a secure Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer system under the TOUCAN project - funded by the UK Space Agency through the European Space Agency's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (ESA NAVISP) - which is an important part of the UK Government's Framework for Greater PNT Resilience.

Dr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026.

Viasat today launched its next-generation satellite service portfolio, engineered to meet the evolving demands for government uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations worldwide, including intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), emergency response and special operations.

Two innovative projects will use satellite data and digital tools to help farmers make more informed decisions, boost productivity and care for the environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and Oxford Space Systems announced today the successful in-orbit deployment of Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib Antenna on SSTL’s CarbSAR In-Orbit Demonstration mission.

The search for the UK’s next defence unicorn has kicked off with the launch of a bespoke £20 million fund to offer accelerated contracts to small, innovative British startups who have had limited or no business with the Ministry of Defence.

The Farnborough International Airshow 2026, returning from 20th to 24th July, will be the largest and most ambitious event in its 78-year history, following record-breaking demand and the addition of a brand-new sixth exhibition hall.

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €16.5 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG to provide the Propulsion Subsystem for European Space Agency's LISA- mission

A new Perspective article published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes sets out a path to uncover the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth.

UK based high resolution thermal intelligence company SatVu, that reveals operational activity and infrastructure performance from space, today announced the appointment of Scott Herman as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Teledyne Technologies' Space Imaging division has deployed its Speedster HyViSI (Hybrid Visible Silicon Imager) Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs) aboard NASA’s BlackCAT CubeSat Mission.

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.

Airbus UpNext has launched a new demonstrator called Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network) - aimed at enabling standardised global connectivity by exploring advanced 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities - working with consortium partners including Southampton based AccelerComm.

ODU Connectors will be displaying all of their current AMC (Advanced Military Connectors) at the Specialist Defence and Security Convention-UK (SDSC-UK), taking place 3rd-5th February at the NEC Birmingham, which will include a couple of new items aimed specifically at rugged, embedded systems in the military and aerospace market.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and ClearSpace have initiated the PRELUDE mission which marks a transformative milestone for European space operations, serving as a pivotal step in validating critical technologies for in-orbit life extension and active debris removal (ADR).

NI SPACE is spearheading efforts to position Northern Ireland companies at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning space sector, through the launch and delivery of the NI Space Ready Programme.

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Oxford Space Systems (OSS) have announced the launch of CarbSAR IOD, SSTL’s latest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology demonstration satellite incorporating Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib Antenna, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

National IT Academy (NITA) Space Academy has commenced its first training programme in Earth Observation (EO), with an inaugural cohort of Saudi nationals, which forms part of a wider Space Academy initiative in collaboration with Serco as part of upskilling the kingdom’s future space workforces.

Global financial decision-makers and investors from across the space and financial services industries convened on Wednesday 10th December for the inaugural Global Space Finance Summit at the London Stock Exchange.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) today celebrated the launch of the latest pair of Galileo First Generation satellites, SAT-33 and SAT-34 carrying SSTL payloads, which lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 launch vehicle.

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) has completed a move into its new flagship, purpose-built, Drone Operations Hub in Westcott Venture Park, equipping the company with a state-of-the-art centralised facility for its UK, European and global drone operations.

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research, development and production organisation a $16 million Phase 2 contract for the Oversight programme.

The UK's first licensed spaceport, Spaceport Cornwall, has commenced work on a groundbreaking project with the National Drone Hub to establish a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

GMV, through its subsidiaries in the UK and Portugal, in partnership with Loughborough University, has been awarded a contract under the European Space Agency’s NAVISP programme to develop BEACON, an advanced beamforming antenna and receiver system designed to improve the resilience of C-band radionavigation signals from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) ...

Korean launch provider INNOSPACE has selected Viasat’s rocket telemetry service for its first ever commercial launch, marking the first time this service will be used in a commercial mission carrying satellite payloads.

Viasat has announced that ITA Airways is being equipped with Iris technology, paving the way to trajectory-based operations which can cut emissions and enhance airline efficiency.

Eighteen space businesses across the UK will receive funding and support from their local space cluster to accelerate their commercial growth, as part of a pilot initiative designed to strengthen the UK's space sector supply chain.

A new research collaboration which fuses fashion and science is set to send bacteria into space – and the outcomes could create radiation-sensitive fabrics capable of preventing skin cancer on Earth and protecting space explorers on the Moon.

Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom today announced a strategic merger between Gatehouse Satcom and Cobham Satcom’s Network Division.

Bletchley based Pulsar Fusion has won an 18 month contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to advance its Hall-Effect Thruster technology in preparation for future space missions.

The UK Space Agency unveiled £17 million for 17 UK space projects through its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), at Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow.

A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation’s ability to protect against modern threats.

Filtronic has been awarded funding through the UK Space Agency National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) to develop a high-power 550W Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA).

Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland.

Airbus' fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) has reached a major milestone, as it began its journey last week to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, for Artemis IV.

New balloon-mounted space radiation probes developed by the Surrey Space Centre at the University of Surrey have captured their first measurements of a major solar storm, confirming the research team’s model, which indicates the flare caused the highest levels of radiation at aviation altitude in almost two decades.

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has announced a significant collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), reinforcing the UK’s leadership in tackling one of the most urgent climate challenges: methane emissions.

Space propulsion solutions provider, Nammo UK, has been confirmed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space to supply the main engine for the Argonaut Lunar Lander to support NASA’s Artemis programme.

Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1, a fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat telecommunications satellite and associated system.

UK-based specialist in space domain awareness (SDA) and space intelligence, Spaceflux Ltd, has won all three major multimillion-pound, multiyear UK government contracts to provide advanced space surveillance and tracking (SST) data across multiple orbital regimes.

BAE Systems has added new capabilities to its next-generation, radiation-hardened 12 nanometer (nm) Storefront.

GMV UK has taken a decisive step forward in the field of space safety with the development and implementation of an advanced collision avoidance capability for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.

SaxaVord Spaceport has bolstered its growing team with two new senior appointments in operations as it prepares for first launch, with Ian Palmer joining as Director of Operations and Nadine Armiger-Drake as Spaceport Operations Manager.

The Airbus-built Sentinel-6B satellite has successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Konrad-Technologies UK Ltd (KT-UK) and RADX Technologies, Inc. (RADX) have entered a new partnership under which KT-UK will integrate solutions across the UK and EU.

Preparations are underway in California for the launch of the Sentinel-6B satellite, which will monitor global sea levels from space, with a UK propulsion system on board.

Provider of modular space software solutions, Bright Ascension, will officially launch its modular and reusable ground software development product, Helix Groundkit, at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025 in Bremen (18th–20th November), showing the new software in action.

The countdown is on for the biggest ever space industry event to be held in Scotland, now just three weeks away.

The biennial Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) - taking place next year, 18th-20th November 2026 - is to feature a dedicated focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), consider efforts to build a more sustainable aviation infrastructure and explore defence and space business innovation.