🎧 Our Head of Space Exploration, Libby Jackson features on the latest Who Moved the Tortoise? podcast, where she talks about the TV show that inspired her to pursue a career in space. 🚀 Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/erT8C2Fg
UK Space Agency
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Swindon, Wiltshire 104,922 followers
We inspire and lead the UK in space to benefit our planet and its people.
About us
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government’s National Space Strategy. We nurture a thriving space ecosystem – a network of investors, scientists, engineers, integrators, academia, and research labs – and a sector that generates an annual income of £17.5 billion and employs nearly 50,000 people across the country. Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who: - catalyse investment to advance space-based technology and maximise UK space sector growth - deliver missions and capabilities that responsibly meet national needs and advance our understanding of the Universe - champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions and support a sustainable future To achieve the greatest impact in these three areas, we focus most of our resource behind eight delivery Priorities. These are: - launch: supporting satellite launch services from UK spaceports - sustainability: taking a leading role in keeping space safe and accessible now and in the future - discovery: supporting space science and exploration missions - innovation: investing in bold new technologies - levelling-up: boosting space investment and jobs across the country - Earth observation: studying our planet to drive discovery and tackle climate change - low-Earth orbit: delivering vital everyday satellite services - inspiration: inspiring new space customers, investors and the next generation
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http://gov.uk/ukspaceagency
External link for UK Space Agency
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2010
Locations
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Primary
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1SZ, GB
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1 Victoria Street
Westminster, London SW1H 0ET, GB
Employees at UK Space Agency
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Paul Dickey-Collas
Programme Manager at UK Space Agency
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Daniel G.
Experimental Philosopher (Earth Observation)
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Dr. Adam M. Baker
Smart Space Systems Engineering. Research, business growth & international partnerships.
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Libby Jackson OBE FRAeS
Head of Space Exploration, UK Space Agency
Updates
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ICYMI: British astronaut Tim Peake has been appointed as a Strategic Advisor for Axiom Space’s astronaut team to support the development of a commercially-sponsored UK astronaut mission. 🚀 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJNiQEsN 👇
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This week, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary of State, Peter Kyle announced £33 million in funding to over 20 UK projects at the forefront of space innovation. 🛰️ Supported by National Space Innovation Programme funding, Wayland Additive will develop an electronic propulsion system. Learn more from Dr Martyn Hussey 👇 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex3KfDT5
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It's the final day of #FIA2024! Come and say hello in the Space Zone in Hall 4. 🚀🛰️ We spoke to UK European Space Agency - ESA astronaut Rosemary Coogan earlier in the week. 👩🚀 👇
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We celebrated European Space Agency - ESA's first Director-general Roy Gibson’s 100th birthday at the House of Lords last week, where he was honoured for his contribution to the European and UK space sectors. 🥂 The event was sponsored by Viasat and included speeches from our CEO, Paul Bate, ESA Director of Science, Professor Carole Mundell, Viasat VP for Government Engagement, James Cemmell FRAeS, former UK Space Agency CEO, David Parker, Lord Heseltine, UK Space Agency Chair, Lord Willetts, and a video message from ESA Director-general, Josef Aschbacher. Read more about Roy 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNzUyenS
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National Space Innovation Programme funding will support Lúnasa Space to build and test technology to help satellites safely dock with one another. 🛰️ ↔️ 🛰️ Hear from Founder and CEO, Amin Chabi who explains more 👇 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex3KfDT5
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This week, the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency - ESA unveiled plans to build upon the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, which includes strengthening work on the centre’s 5G/6G hub, and further development of in-orbit servicing activities. 🛰 Hear from our CEO Paul Bate and ESA Director-general Josef Aschbacher 👇 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/epcEt3Bu
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We are at #FIA2024 this week, meeting and building connections with global space partners. 🌎 Our Missions and Capabilities Director for Earth Observation and Low-Earth Orbit Assets, Harshbir Sangha MBE FRSA met with Hanwha Systems to discuss a potential collaboration with the UK. 🤝
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Rolls-Royce has been awarded National Space Innovation Programme funding to develop micro-reactors to support space exploration. 🚀 🌕 Business Development Manager, Catherine Harvey explains more 👇 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex3KfDT5
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British astronaut Tim Peake has been appointed as a Strategic Advisor for Axiom Space to support the development of a commercially-sponsored UK astronaut mission. 🚀 Hear from Tim, Axiom Space Chief Revenue Officer Tejpaul Bhatial, and our Deputy CEO and Chief Delivery Officer, Annelies Look speaking from Farnborough International Airshow 2024. 👇 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJNiQEsN