tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-29T11:37:51+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-built-satellite-to-map-earths-forests-in-3d-for-the-first-time 2025-04-29T11:37:51+01:00

A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests in 3D from space.  

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-satellite-to-map-earths-forests-in-3d-for-the-first-time-to-help-combat-climate-change 2025-04-25T00:01:08+01:00

Satellite developed by British academics and engineers set to become the first in the world to measure condition of the Earth's forests from space.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-cyprus-strengthen-space-ties 2025-04-14T09:00:01+01:00

Cyprus and the UK are set to collaborate more closely on space activities following a successful bilateral event held in Nicosia on 27-28 March.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-march-2025 2025-04-11T14:27:50+01:00

This report was issued in April 2025 and covers the time period 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-firm-to-land-europes-first-rover-on-mars 2025-03-29T00:01:04+00:00

A UK aerospace company is set to land the first European rover on the red planet, as it wins £150 million to complete the touchdown system delivering the rover safely to Mars.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lunar-microwave-to-purify-water-frozen-in-moons-soil-wins-uk-space-agencys-aqualunar-challenge 2025-03-27T18:30:01+00:00

A transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for astronauts has won the UK Space Agency-funded Aqualunar Challe�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-science-uncovers-mysteries-of-dark-universe-with-euclid-data 2025-03-19T11:00:01+00:00

Cutting-edge UK research is benefiting the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, with new data released today (19 March) set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multimillion-pound-investment-gives-rocket-boost-to-south-west-space-sector 2025-03-19T00:01:04+00:00

Minister Jones has announced a multimillion-pound investment in Bristol's space sector from leading German space company OHB.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-february-2025 2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00

This report was issued in March 2025 and covers the time period 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 inclusive.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tim-peake-launches-new-space-badge-for-scouts-in-partnership-with-uk-space-agency 2025-03-13T08:00:01+00:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK Space Agency and the Scouts have launched a brand-new Space Activity Badge for Explorer Scouts.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/science-secretary-hails-uk-space-sector-for-securing-record-breaking-contracts-and-propelling-governments-missionforward 2025-03-11T00:01:08+00:00

British space sector secures European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions in last quarter of 2024 � a record for any member state.�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-uk-contract-wins-through-european-space-agency 2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

A dramatic increase in the money flowing to the UK from European Space Agency (ESA) programmes has been announced today, with an additional £112 million (�134 million) in contracts secured for the UK space sector between Jun�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/peter-kyles-speech-at-the-space-expo-2025 2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Space-Comm Expo 2025 on Tuesday 11 March.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-2024 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

This report was issued in February 2025 and covers the time period 1 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 inclusive.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-astronaut-with-a-disability-cleared-for-space-station-mission 2025-02-17T12:19:53+00:00

John McFall has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/16-million-for-new-projects-to-boost-uk-benefits-of-satellite-constellations 2025-02-03T08:00:05+00:00

Two innovative projects are awarded a share of £16 million from the UK Space Agency today (3 February) to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-rocket-launch-boost-to-get-britain-back-into-space-race 2025-01-29T00:01:08+00:00

A landmark Scottish rocket launch is set to solidify the UK as a European leader in the space sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-year-honours-recognition-for-space-sector 2025-01-21T16:10:32+00:00

Influential figures from the UK space sector have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-december-2024 2025-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

This report was issued in January 2025 and covers the time period 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2024 inclusive.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/space-sustainability 2025-01-06T14:39:15+00:00

Find answers to questions about space debris, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues.