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We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.
Harwell, UK
Joined October 2009
Fancy winning some UK Space Agency goodies, including a mission patch? π Our Christmas Card competition is back! Design a card illustrating the need to #KeepSpaceTidy so Santa and satellites stay safe. π°οΈ Closes 5pm on 15 December. Enter here π https://t.co/WcgH2DXbfP
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Last week's solar activity reminded us that as our reliance on satellite systems and technology grows, so does the importance of monitoring and understanding space weather. βοΈ Read more about the lessons learned. π
βοΈ Lessons from the November 2025 solar storm Last week, Earth was hit by a large solar storm. The event provided an opportunity for multiple ESA missions, whether orbiting Earth or far into deep space, to collect radiation data, which is now being analysed.
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The UK has concluded its tenure as Chair of @CEOSdotORG, marking a transformative year for the EO community. Under our leadership, we've elevated EO's role in climate action, youth engagement and public sector innovation. π Learn more π π https://t.co/P009ODkUge
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1 year to go until @BepiColombo arrives at Mercury! The spacecraft, carrying UK-built instruments on board, began its mission to Mercury in 2018 and will increase our understanding of the planet's composition, structure, and atmosphere.π Learn more π
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This European/Japanese mission to Mercury will help our understanding of the formation of the Solar System and its inner rocky planets.
7οΈβ£years in space 9οΈβ£flights past 3οΈβ£planets 1οΈβ£ year to go until @BepiColombo arrives at Mercury! π«‘ π€Rest assured, weβve made the most of the missionβs winding journey to its destination π https://t.co/9Yw2PrDZyq
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We have awarded more than Β£380,000 across 10 technical studies to support international research into space debris through the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC). π°οΈ π Learn more about the studies here. π
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The UK Space Agency has awarded more than Β£380,000 across 10 technical studies to support international research into space debris through the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).
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We're boosting UK satellite technology that will transform connectivity with Β£6.9m. π¬π§ π°οΈ The funding will support 5 ground-breaking projects through @ESA's ARTES programme, showcasing UK expertise in next-generation satellite tech. Read more π https://t.co/X1TAv1zt29
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We're pleased to announce that we and @UKSpaceCmd have awarded @spacefluxHQ contracts in space surveillance data. π€ This partnership strengthens the UK's ability to monitor and protect our space assets, and enhance resilience through the National Space Operations Centre. π°οΈ
π¬π§Β Spaceflux wins ALL UK Govt SST data provision contracts. Delivering to @spacegovuk : β’ LEO - GEO & beyond surveillance β’ UK satellite monitoring β’ Real-time dynamic tasking β’ SWIR day/night tracking β’ Integration into NSpOC Borealis Leading a multi-phenomenology team:
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T-minus one week until Protecting Our Planet Day! π Have you registered your class yet? Join us for this live-streamed event featuring live link-ups with climate change experts, interactive sessions, and more! π Learn more & register π https://t.co/q7DeMYGEzp
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Wales is home to a dynamic and fast-growing space sector. ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ We're working with @WelshGovernment and Space Wales to invest in innovative projects that will progress Wales' Space Strategy ambitions. π°οΈ Read more about the projects π https://t.co/JtKwyU84gM
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We're supporting @PwC's upcoming virtual discussions looking at Enterprise Demand for Space Services and How AI will impact the space sector market. π°οΈ Want to take part? Sign up here π https://t.co/RljgHBEXOt
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We're teaming up with @MethaneData and @ghgsat to tackle methane emissions. π Through this collaboration, we're providing high-resolution data using @GHGSat's satellites β improving global capacity to detect & respond to emissions. Read more π https://t.co/BPPyPJQ0LO
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.@esa InCubed and @spacegovuk fund five Earth Observation projectsπ CORE, THICKET, Government GHG Service, FANTOM and EO4Biodiversity will use satellite data to improve public services β from tracking methane and monitoring infrastructure to supporting sustainable land
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We're delighted to welcome Circuits Integrated to the @spacesouthcntrl cluster! Their expertise in compound semiconductor and silicon technologies will strengthen the UK's space manufacturing sector and create new opportunities. π°οΈ Read more π https://t.co/LWX4c2s8LI
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Β£155m government funding will safeguard the critical signals we all rely on β from mobile phone networks to sat nav. π°οΈ The funding includes work on a world-leading early warning system to detect threats to UK infrastructure. π‘ Read more π
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Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to Β£155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal.
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As the 2025 @CEOSdotORG Chair, we've strengthened our partnership with @JAXA_en, and together have led the Earth observation community through shared purpose and technical excellence. π¬π§π€π―π΅ Hear from our CEO @paul_bate and JAXA's Hironori Maejima. π π https://t.co/J4o2WzzvcG
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We're at #SpaceTechExpo as part of the UK delegation organised by @biztradegovuk. This week, our Investment Director Dr Craig Brown took part in the "Europe - Space at a Crossroads" panel, and we've conducted productive bilateral meetings with new and existing partners. π€
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Are you an early-stage UK space business with ambitions to launch into international markets?π Our new pilot programme offers training for up to 10 businesses on market entry, international procurement & export readiness. Spaces limited so apply now! π https://t.co/CluAZshPJX
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Our next Ministerial Council will take place on 26-27 November, in Bremen, Germany. Vital decisions will be made on Europe's future in space. Check out our dedicated #CM25 website π π https://t.co/0uUY6RylA1
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