https://spacewatch.global/tag/uksa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 28 May 2025 12:42:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/uksa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/uk-adopts-borealis-system-towards-protecting-uk-space-assets/ Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65507 The UK has entered into a £65 million deal with CGI UK to leverage Borealis in assisting the UK military and UK Space Agency to better monitor and protect their satellites. They will subsequently leverage the Borealis command, control and data processing system using new software which compiles and processes data from multiple sources, more quickly, to monitor space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/uk-space-agency-launches-planetary-protection-technical-framework/ Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65240 The UK Space Agency has published the Planetary Protection Technical Framework, providing clear guidance to ensure UK space activities safeguard the environment on Earth and in space from potential harmful contamination.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/clearspace-completes-phase-2-of-mission-clear-strengthening-uk-in-orbit-services/ Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65191 ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission, marking a key milestone in the UK’s first Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission. This phase has de-risked key technologies and reinforced the UK’s position in space sustainability and in-orbit servicing.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/uksa-records-increased-investment-returns-from-esa/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64456 UKSA has announced a dramatic increase in the money flowing to the UK from European Space Agency (ESA) programs. This is as the country secures an additional £112 million (€134 million) in contracts for the UK space sector between June 2022 and December 2024. These contracts are expected to deliver £1 billion in wider UK economic benefits.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/lunar-trailblazer-set-for-lunar-mission-with-intuitive-machines/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64114 The Lunar Trailblazer will launch to the Moon tomorrow, on Intuitive Machine's IM-2 lunar mission, as part of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission. The camera will subsequently map water sources on the Moon to learn about the lunar water cycle and guide future robotic and human missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/clearspace-begins-geo-life-extension-mission-consolidation/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64081 ClearSpace has initiated the consolidation phase of its new GEO Life Extension Mission, with support from the Government of Luxembourg through an ESA Contract in the Luxembourg National Space Programme, LuxIMPULSE.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/astroscale-uk-debris-removal-mission-completes-mid-term-review/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63849 Astroscale Ltd. has completed the Mid-Term Review of the current development phase for the UK Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission with the UK Space Agency (UKSA)]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/aac-clyde-space-wins-launch-service-contract-for-volt-mission/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63222 AAC Clyde Space has won a Launch Service Contract for the VOLT mission from Craft Prospect. The order value is EUR 0.5 M (approx. SEK 6.0 M) for the launch, which will tentatively take place in Q2 2026.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/gmv-completes-fastnav-project-for-lunar-exploration/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62150 GMV has announced the successful completion of its FASTNAV (Multi-range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers) project. This initiative focused on developing, maturing, and demonstrating a navigation solution for rovers capable of achieving speeds of 1 m/s. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/10/uk-and-new-zealand-sign-satellite-removal-blueprint/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61798 The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another. The arrangement, which both parties signed, aims to support missions in the fast-growing areas of in-orbit servicing, space debris removal and satellite refueling, known as ‘rendezvous and proximity’ operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/ramon-space-uk-to-develop-onboard-communication-processors/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61235 Ramon.Space, a global leader in space-resilient computing systems, has announced its selection for a groundbreaking program to develop next-generation digital onboard processors for large-scale communication constellations. This initiative enjoys funding from the UK Space Agency and aims to foster cutting-edge collaboration among UK space technology companies and propel innovation in onboard digital payloads]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/axiom-space-welcomes-tim-peake-as-strategic-advisor/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56348 Axiom Space has welcomed British astronaut Tim Peake as a strategic advisor, with the specific task of supporting the development of and strategy behind a potential all-UK human spaceflight mission with the Houston-based company. Peake will consequently bring a wealth of experience and expertise to his new advisory role. Furthermore, He will support the team’s strategy to confirm and secure funding for this one-nation space exploration effort.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/uksa-funds-five-projects-across-scotland-through-nsip/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56305 The UK Space Agency has announced that it will be funding Five projects across Scotland, providing over £10.5 million in Scottish investment. The projects come from the National Space Innovation Program (NSIP) – which aims to invest in high-potential technologies and drive innovation and growth in the space sector across the UK.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/uksa-and-esa-partner-on-stronger-esa-presence-in-the-uk/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56290 The United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) and European Space Agency (ESA) have launched a plan to build on the success of the European Center for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT). The joint plan, unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow, includes strengthening work on the center’s 5G/6G hub with a focus on satellite telecommunications and the wider applications of satellite services, which already support around £360 billion of UK GDP.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/uksa-awards-10-finalists-for-the-aqualunar-challenge/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56273 The Aqualunar challenge has named ten finalists, comprising teams of innovators, engineers and scientists, that are developing new technologies to provide a permanent crewed base on the Moon with reliable water supplies. Each finalist team will consequently receive £30,000 in seed funding, and expert non-financial support and mentoring of a similar value to develop their technologies before a winner is announced early next year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/astroscale-secures-uksa-and-esa-elsa-m-mission/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56253 Astroscale Ltd ("Astroscale UK"), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. ("Astroscale") has secured EUR 13.95 million (USD 15 million - GBP 11.78 million) from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency ("ESA") to support the final phase of the End-of-Life by Astroscale-Multiple (ELSA-M) in-orbit demonstration. ESA and UKSA released the funding following the contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in the context of the Sunrise Partnership Project, a public-private partnership between ESA and the Eutelsat Group.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/fire-arrow-partners-arup-for-sustainable-spaceport-development/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56016 Fire Arrow has announced its partnership with Arup, a global engineering consultancy, dedicated to sustainable development the first in a series of high-profile strategic partners, to boost its ability to provide sustainable, responsive and low-cost access to space. As a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally, Arup collaborates with clients and partners, using imagination, technology, and rigour to deliver complex projects and shape a better world. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/astroscale-uk-completes-pdr-phase-for-cosmic-mission/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54846 Astroscale Ltd. ("Astroscale UK"), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc, announces the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review phase with the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for its national Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission, COSMIC (Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture). The Company also recently partnered with Space Trash Signs, an initiative to visualize the consequences of space debris on different aspects of life on Earth – highlighting the imperative need for missions such as COSMIC.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/clear-debris-removal-mission-reaches-pdr-maturity/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54796 ClearSpace has announced that its CLEAR Mission – funded as part of the UK Space Agency’s national debris removal program – has achieved Preliminary Design Review (PDR) maturity, marking a significant advancement in the collective aim of making our space operations more sustainable. The CLEAR Mission will use ClearSpace’s robotic capture system to safely remove two dead, washing-machine-sized, UK satellites from orbit, mitigating the risk that these pieces of space debris pose to other space operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/uksa-collaborates-with-uki2s-to-fund-early-stage-businesses/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54763 The UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), has announced an initiative to support early-stage space startups. With £8 million allocated for investment, this initiative aims to address the critical funding gap that many early-stage space companies face at the pre-seed and seed stages. UKI2S is leading the Space Portfolio, while Future Planet Capital is responsible for managing it.]]>