tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-june-20252025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00How we protected the UK and space in June 2025This report was issued in July 2025 and covers the time period 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spaces-influence-on-economy-and-security-grows-as-new-projects-announced-in-manchester2025-07-16T00:01:05+01:00Space’s influence on economy and security grows, as new projects announced in ManchesterFrom supercharged 5G systems to a funding boost for local space clusters, new projects have been announced today (Wednesday 16 July) by the UK Space Agency, as figures show growing dependence on satellite technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-launches-tender-for-mission-to-clean-up-space-and-safeguard-vital-services2025-07-03T09:00:03+01:00UK launches tender for mission to clean up space and safeguard vital servicesThe UK Space Agency has launched a major new procurement process to tackle the growing threat of space debris.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-may-20252025-06-24T14:59:51+01:00How we protected the UK and space in May 2025This report was issued in June 2025 and covers the time period 1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-projects-use-satellite-data-to-drive-public-service-innovation2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00New projects use satellite data to drive public service innovationFive projects from across the UK will use satellite data to help transform the delivery of public services, thanks to new funding from the UK Space Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstl-announces-orpheus-satellite-mission-contract2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00Dstl announces Orpheus satellite mission contractThe Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-20252025-05-29T15:17:20+01:00How we protected the UK and space in April 2025This report was issued in May 2025 and covers the time period 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-built-satellite-to-map-earths-forests-in-3d-for-the-first-time2025-04-29T11:37:51+01:00British-built satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first timeA 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-change2025-04-25T00:01:08+01:00British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate changeSatellite 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-ties2025-04-14T09:00:01+01:00UK and Cyprus strengthen space ties 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-20252025-04-11T14:27:50+01:00How we protected the UK and space in March 2025This 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-mars2025-03-29T00:01:04+00:00UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on MarsA 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-challenge2025-03-27T18:30:01+00:00Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar ChallengeA 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-data2025-03-19T11:00:01+00:00UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid dataCutting-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-sector2025-03-19T00:01:04+00:00Multimillion-pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sectorMinister 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-20252025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in February 2025This 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-agency2025-03-13T08:00:01+00:00Tim Peake launches new space badge for Scouts in partnership with UK Space AgencyThe 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-missionforward2025-03-11T00:01:08+00:00Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record-breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission forwardBritish 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-agency2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Record UK contract wins through European Space AgencyA 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-20252025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Peter Kyle’s speech at the Space-Comm Expo 2025A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Space-Comm Expo 2025 on Tuesday 11 March.