Tag: UK Space Agency
UK to take a giant leap in space race with high-tech vacuum chambers
Two huge new vacuum testing chambers, nearing completion in Oxfordshire, represent a major leap forward for the UK space industry, experts claim. The twin 3m x 5m chambers will enable […]
UK Space Agency announces funding to extend satellite life and tackle space debris
The UK Space Agency has announced funding for work that aims to prolong the life of satellites, as part of efforts to ensure that space remains sustainable for future generations. […]
UK Space Agency promises £6.7 million funding into Scottish space companies
Two companies have secured over £6.7 million in funding to develop rocket launch technologies sustainably and help establish the UK’s position as Europe’s leading destination for commercial spaceflight activities. […]
Government explores plan to boost broadband with £160m LEO satellites fund
The government is working to establish a potential £160m scheme to fund next generation of satellite communications development and boost UK’s leadership in growing global satellite market Satellites will be […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK shoppers face more checks when buying online
Online shoppers in the UK face more identification checks when paying for purchases on the internet from Monday, as new rules to clamp down on fraud come into force. The new […]
NHS launches UK’s first Covid-19 test drone delivery service
The NHS has launched the UK’s first Covid test drone delivery service in Scotland. Argyll & Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has begun carrying Covid test samples […]
UK Space Agency commits £347m a year to European Space Agency
The UK Space Agency has committed £374 million a year to the European space programme. The funding will contribute towards international space initiatives to address climate change, deliver high-speed mobile […]
UK Space Agency launches scheme for young people
Young people’s chances of being able to engage with the UK space industry has been boosted by the announcement of a new scheme. The UK Space Agency has launched an […]
One giant leap for mankind: 50 years since first step on the moon
This weekend marks 50 years since astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. The landing craft carrying the Apollo 11 Commander and fellow astronaut Buzz […]
Britons share memories of Apollo 11 moon landing in digital scrap book
Members of the public have shared their personal memories of the Apollo 11 moon landings, as the world marks 50 years since the remarkable feat. Britons have revealed touching stories, […]
