UK Space Agency

We will be hosting the final of the UKSEDS - UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space ISAM Competition at the #ISAMConference on Friday 6 June. 🚀 The conference - hosted in partnership with Satellite Applications Catapult - will take place on 4 - 6 June in Belfast. 🛰️ 🌍 Get your tickets here 👉 https://ow.ly/JRtE50VjIfl Learn more about the UKSEDS ISAM Competition 👇

There’s still time to register for the Association for Science and Discovery Centres' Space Community Call, funded by the UK Space Agency. Hear from Professor Lewis Dartnell, who will be delivering a keynote on searching for life beyond the Earth, delving into the field of astrobiology and looking at exoplanets and missions such as Europa Clipper and what they might discover, and take part in engagement activities and demonstrations. 📅 25 March ⏰ 12:00 pm -1.30 pm Book your place 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePVne5iQ

We were at Farnborough International Space Show this week, which bought together the space sector across industry, defence, government and academia to share insights on the protection of the planet and its people. 🌍 Hear from our Deputy CEO, Chris White-Horne 👇 #FISS25

Tickets are available for the 2025 UK Space Conference! 🎫 Don't miss out on a fantastic chance to connect with industry experts and innovators from across the UK space sector! 🚀🛰️ 📅 16-17 July 📍 Manchester Book your place 👉 https://lnkd.in/eH6WMx8j #UKSC2025

Great news that Spaceflux is supporting the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) in its efforts to keep the UK safe from potentially hazardous asteroids. ☄️ The recent events surrounding asteroid #2024YR4, where the Earth impact probability peaked at 3.1% before dropping to a negligible level, highlights the importance of planetary defence activities. 🔭 Learn more about the UK becoming a member of the International Asteroid Warning Network in our blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/dq-fAQYN

Fantastic news as space company OHB SE expand their presence in the UK, creating high-skilled jobs. 🛰️ The multimillion pound investment is a testament to the UK's thriving space ecosystem. 🚀

The mysteries of the dark universe are set to be revealed, thanks to cutting-edge UK science. 🌌 New data released from ESA’s Euclid mission includes details of 500 galaxies experiencing strong lensing, indicating the presence of both visible and, potentially, dark matter. This will allow scientists to begin identifying where dark matter is located and understand its nature and structure. 🔍 UK science and data expertise is playing a major role in Euclid, which includes: 📷 Leading on the VIS optical camera, supported by UK Space Agency funding - a super high-resolution camera that is observing galaxies up to 10 billion light years away 📈 Analysing the data from the mission Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNAJBSPZ Learn more about the UK's involvement in the mission 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2CDbDtV

Great news that Valerann has been awarded a €3.6 million co-funded contract through the European Space Agency - ESA’s BASS Programme, supported by the UK Space Agency. 👏 The award-winning company are looking to develop and demonstrate an AI and satellite data-enabled traffic monitoring and incident detection platform, designed to enhance nationwide road network safety and efficiency. 🚦🚘

The UK-built ESA Biomass satellite is now at Kourou, French Guiana, where it is being prepared for launch! 🚀 The mission will provide crucial data to further our knowledge of the role forests play in the carbon cycle.🌳 Learn more about the UK's involvement in the mission 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJQYSNkQ

There is still time to submit your research posters for presentation at the  ISAM Conference 2025 - hosted in partnership with @SatAppsCatapult. Submit a digital copy of your poster by 24 March at 5:00 pm. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/oGw150V3Bo2 #ISAMConference