The threat of a no-deal Brexit lingers. The reality, therefore, is that manufacturers must prepare – those who have taken steps must ensure they remain prepared, and those who have more to do should do it now. The EU has been our largest and most integrated trade partner for decades. Extracting ourselves from this partnership […]
The UK space industry is going through huge change, with CubeSats, constellations, in-orbit servicing, EO policy and launching from the UK. All of these present challenges to regulators and to those who are being regulated. There is also the increasing realisation of the economic value that the space industry brings, and there is an increasingly […]
ESA’s council at ministerial level, Space19+, has concluded in Seville, Spain, with the endorsement of the most ambitious plan to date for the future of ESA and the whole European space sector. The meeting brought together ministers with responsibility for space activities in Europe, along with Canada and observers from the EU. The member states […]
In the present seas of change in the satellite telecommunications sector it is important to know how to navigate. Every discussion you have regarding future communications architecture will very quickly get into the sheer number of permutations of orbit, data rate, modulation scheme, optical versus radio, that small matter of clouds, latency, backhaul, revisit times, […]
The Satellite Applications Catapult has released its annual report detailing its activities in the year ending 31 March 2019, looking at its achievements, restating its goals and detailing its ambitions for the future. The Catapult’s strategy is guided by three principles: Energising the market – unlocking customer demand and opening new markets to the space […]
The mobile satellite services market is expected to register a CAGR of over 6.2% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2024, according to a new study from Mordor Intelligence. The usage of satellite communication services for IoT, as well as in the disaster management areas in developed regions, is expected to boost the market […]
The UK Space Agency has a 10-year vision for the UK to be a world leader in new EO technologies. The aim is that over the next decade innovative new technologies developed by the UK EO space sector will make substantial contributions to economic growth, new jobs and societal benefit, with UK entities competitive in […]
Since the first orbital launch in 1957, the number of artificial objects in Earth orbit has been growing. The corresponding increase in close approaches and collision risk to active space objects from collisions may lead to interruption of crucial space services. Orbital debris population modelling indicates the potential for further increases in collision risk. Some […]
Another substantial month of funding saw the UK Space Agency award grants to the private sector topping £4m in August. Reaction Engines and Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems were the two key beneficiaries, with the former receving £900,000 and the latter over £730,000. Of the remaining companies, only Earth-i was awarded a sum over £100,000. […]
The UK will continue to play a leading role in the European Space Agency’s ARTES programme which has led to increased income, growth and partnerships for the UK space sector. The body of evidence on the activities and outcomes of past UK investment in ARTES has demonstrated benefits and value for money, and will inform […]
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