Space Situational Awareness Project Archives

Dstl to tackle growing space junk problem

Air July 25, 2017

Scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are leading an innovative experiment to tackle the growing problem of space junk. UK scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are leading an innovative experiment to tackle the growing problem of space junk. Hundreds of thousands of manmade objects orbit the ...

A new live trial led by our scientists has seen advanced robotic systems, including robot dogs, successfully detecting, and defusing bomb threats.

February 20, 2025

Land - New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation

Robot dogs that can defuse explosives are set to revolutionise bomb disposal operations and significantly reduce the risk to military

DASA launching electromagnetic environment competition

January 22, 2025

Land - Dstl showcases the future of electromagnetic warfare

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully trialled advanced electromagnetic (EM) technology, heralding the next generation of capabilities