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Report examines the benefits of investment into space science

Air February 5, 2020

A new report from the UK Space Agency looks at the economic benefits of spending in space science. The report has found that £523million in UK Space Agency funding into the ESA’s Space Science programme has generated £1.4billion for UK industry. The UK industry regularly secures major ESA contracts to provide ...

ESA teams up with Airbus to study plasma density aboard ISS

Air January 28, 2020

The European Space Agency (ESA) has booked a payload slot on the Airbus Bartolomeo platform aboard the ISS to study plasma density in Earth’s atmosphere. The ESA has booked a payload slot aboard the ISS (International Space Station) to allow a Norwegian instrument to monitor plasma density in Earth’s atmosphere on ...

OneWeb teams up with SatixFy to launch digital technology pathway payload

Air January 20, 2020

OneWeb and SatixFy have released plans to add a digital technology pathway payload to the 2021 launch schedule. The digital technology pathway payload will be included in OneWeb’s 2021 launch schedule and allow satellites with higher flexibility to support high demand without adding to the constellation. The digital-transparent payload will demonstrate ...

UK Space Agency competition seeks ideas for satellites from younger people

Air January 17, 2020

SateLife from the UK Space Agency gives young people the opportunity to win funding for their ideas for satellites. The competition offers young people a chance to win a share of £50,000 and access to expert advice for their ideas for satellites that could improve our lives. The SatelLife Competition, now ...