UK Space Command

UK Space Command: Keeping space safe, secure, and sustainable. We're a joint command, staffed by personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force (RAF), alongside civil servants and contractors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9CM3fYx

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £40m contract for our Juno satellite. Juno is expected to launch in 2027, and it will be part of our ISTARI constellation of satellites for space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. https://lnkd.in/eKuEhXXg

Juno is the latest Earth observation satellite planned for launch in 2027. It will capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface from space in order to support military operations. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/7y8X50TZozK

A £40 million contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to build and launch our Juno satellite has been announced by the UK Ministry of Defence and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). Juno will be the third of our ISTARI satellites to go into orbit, after Tyche and Titania, and it's expected to launch in 2027. https://lnkd.in/eKuEhXXg

Our Armed Forces will have access to the latest space technology for military operations thanks to a £40m contract procured by our experts for a new satellite. Named Juno, the satellite will be able to capture daytime images of the Earth’s surface, strengthening the UK’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.  🛰️ Expected to launch in 2027. 💼 Supports 200 skilled jobs. 🤝 Contracted to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).

Space Domain Update – Intelsat 33E breakup Intelsat 33E, a communications satellite manufactured by Boeing and operated by Intelsat, broke up on Sunday 19 October 2024 at around 0530 BST. The team at the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) analysed the debris to understand risk to UK-licensed satellites including SKYNET 5D, a UK military communications satellite. The risk of collision was determined as low, despite UK satellites operating in the vicinity of the breakup.   NSpOC will continue to monitor the incident, and any potential risks posed to SKYNET 5D and other UK-licensed satellites. UK Space Command | UK Ministry of Defence | Met Office

The team at the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) are tracking debris from the breakup of Intelsat 33E. NSpOC analysts, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, will continue to monitor this incident and risks to UK-licenced satellites, including Strategic Command SKYNET satellites.

In September 2024, the National Space Operations Centre warned UK-licenced satellite operators of 3041 collision risks, a 42% increase from August 2024. Meanwhile, There was a total increase of 571 registered space objects. Just over 300 of these objects were additional debris pieces detected from the Chinese Long March 6A rocket breakup in August. https://lnkd.in/eXQM9cyk

Lt. Gen. Thomas James, #USSPACECOM deputy commander, welcomed UK Air Marshal Allan Marshall, Royal Air Force (RAF) Air and Space Commander, to the command's Headquarters, where they discussed ways to strengthen the USSPACECOM-UK relationship through advancing space cooperation.

United Kingdom Royal Air Force Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, visited Schriever Space Force Base this week. During his visit he took the opportunity to meet with various offices and units including SpOC’s Space Delta 6, which assures Space Access through operations of the Satellite Control Network and conducts Cyberspace Operations to defend Space Force space systems. AM Godfrey joined the United States Space Force team on June 17 and is serving as Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships after three years as the first commander of the U.K. Space Command. His role emphasizes the importance of mutually beneficial relationships across the international community, joint force, and industry. #PartnerToWin #USSpaceForce #SemperSupra #USSF5