UK Space Agency

The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is aware of near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4, estimated to be 40-90m in size – roughly the size of a football pitch. Current assessments indicate a 1.3% chance of impact in 2032, equivalent to a 98.7% chance of safely passing the Earth. This probability could change as more data becomes available. The UK is not currently on the risk corridor. We are working with international partners to support ongoing tracking and contribute to the global understanding of its trajectory.  While there is no immediate concern, continued observation and collaboration with our partners is key to planetary defence.  #ESA #NASA #IAWN #Asteroids #Planetarydefence #NSpOC

Have you joined the UK Space Agency Alumni Community yet? The deadline to register is fast approaching! ⏰ The Community will enable Agency alumni to support each other through their careers, foster ongoing relationships in the space sector, and maintain a strong link with the Agency. 🚀🛰️ If you've previously worked at the UK Space Agency, please join us. 👩👨 Complete the registration by 31 January 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehbtYgNU

Want to advance your space career and build connections with space professionals? 🛰️🚀🤝 The deadline to apply for our scholarships for the International Space University's Space Studies Program & Master of Space Studies is fast approaching! ⏰ Apply by tomorrow 👉 https://isunet.edu

The UK has joined the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), partnering with global experts to monitor and assess potential asteroid threats. ☄️ Every month, scientists monitor hundreds of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), including Apophis, which will make a close flyby in 2029, and 2024 YR4, a recently reported 196-foot-wide asteroid being closely tracked for future assessments. 🔭 Through international cooperation, we aim to enhance planetary defence strategies and ensure Earth's safety. 🌍 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dq-fAQYN

Tickets are now live for this year's #ISAMConference! 🎟️ Join us for this in-person event, jointly hosted by us and Satellite Applications Catapult, to unlock the exciting opportunities that In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing has to offer. 🌍 🛰️ Find out more and get your tickets 👉 https://ow.ly/NCyU50UPf7Z

🚨 Just 1 week to go until #IgniteSpace 2025! Ready to power your space business? 🚀 Join us to explore opportunities in the UK space sector with SMEs, investors, and collaborators. 🛰️ Huge thanks to our sponsors Space Park Leicester, Photonics Leadership Group, TECHNIA UK, and Airbus - we're bringing you a packed agenda to spark the next wave of collaboration and innovation in the UK space sector. Highlights include: 🔹Inspiring Keynotes and thought provoking Panel discussions 🔹40+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in space technologies 🔹Evening networking event including Space Bar Live 🔹Planetarium shows in the UK’s Largest Planetarium 🔹Live theatre sessions and Shuttle Room workshops Secure your free spot today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeFmJa_J

With a landmark Scottish rocket launch on the horizon, this £20 million in government funding will help fund the construction and launch of Orbex’s Prime rocket - the first orbital rocket manufactured and launched from British soil - paving the way for the UK to emerge as a European leader in the space sector. 🚀 🛰️   Prime is set to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport from late 2025. 🚀   Our CEO, Paul Bate, said:   “Space is a fast-growing global industry and there is a real opportunity for the UK to play a greater role now than ever before. This new government investment is not just about launching a rocket, but building a more prosperous future for all, powered by space technology.   “Orbex is a highly innovative company that can serve customers in the UK, Europe and beyond with its Prime launch vehicle, create hundreds of high skilled jobs in Scotland and inspire a new generation to reach for the stars. We will work closely with them as we countdown to launch, continue to develop our national space capabilities, and strengthen our international partnerships.”   Read more 👇

Register for our ESA 101 event in Edinburgh, where you can connect with industry peers, and hear first-hand experiences from companies that have collaborated with ESA. 📅 18 February ⏰ 9:30 – 14:00 📍 Edinburgh Book your place 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEjCCuXb Space Scotland

What an exciting start to the New Year for Multiple Access Communications Ltd! We are very pleased to announce that we are supporting Eutelsat OneWeb on its Sunrise Partnership Project with ESA Connectivity and Secure Communications, supported by the UK Space Agency. Please visit the link below for the full news item. https://lnkd.in/e_X7pqnp

Registration is open for NAVISP Industry Days 2025. Join us to explore the latest advancements in #PNT technology, discuss cutting-edge insights, and enjoy networking opportunities. 🛰️ Hosted in collaboration with ESA NAVISP. 📅 4-5 March 📍 University of London Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/esz7SxS8