tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-june-2025 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 How we protected the UK and space in June 2025 This 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-manchester 2025-07-16T00:01:05+01:00 Space’s influence on economy and security grows, as new projects announced in Manchester From 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-services 2025-07-03T09:00:03+01:00 UK launches tender for mission to clean up space and safeguard vital services The 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-2025 2025-06-24T14:59:51+01:00 How we protected the UK and space in May 2025 This 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-innovation 2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 New projects use satellite data to drive public service innovation Five 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-contract 2025-06-16T00:00:00+01:00 Dstl announces Orpheus satellite mission contract The 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-2025 2025-05-29T15:17:20+01:00 How we protected the UK and space in April 2025 This 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-time 2025-04-29T11:37:51+01:00 British-built satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time 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 British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change 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 UK 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-2025 2025-04-11T14:27:50+01:00 How we protected the UK and space in March 2025 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 UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars 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 Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge 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 UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid data 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 Multimillion-pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector 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 How we protected the UK and space in February 2025 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 Tim Peake launches new space badge for Scouts in partnership with UK Space Agency The 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 Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record-breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission forward 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 Record UK contract wins through European Space Agency 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 Peter Kyle’s speech at the Space-Comm Expo 2025 A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Space-Comm Expo 2025 on Tuesday 11 March.