Satellite Technology
Small satellite manufacturing, satellite broadband constellations, Earth observation, CubeSats, optical communications, and Scottish companies leading in satellite innovation.
UK Launch Provider Faces New Environmental Regulations
UK satellite launch company hits regulatory delays over environmental and safety rules. Analysis of space licensing framework and international competition.
Space-Comm Expo Scotland: Global Leaders Converge
Space-Comm Expo Scotland debuts in four weeks, uniting space industry leaders, government officials, and innovators to shape satellite communications frontiers.
UKSA Earth Observation Satellite Detects Thames Pollution Crisis
UKSA-funded satellite reveals unprecedented chemical pollutants in River Thames, triggering emergency government review and environmental policy assessment.
£14.7M UKSA Funding Unlocks Next-Gen Space Tech Race
UK Space Agency opens £14.7M GSTP applications for maturing space technology. March 2026 funding race aims to boost satellite manufacturing and global competitiveness.
Glasgow Firm Secures ESA Satellite Propulsion Contract
Glasgow-based satellite company wins major ESA contract for advanced propulsion systems, boosting UK space capabilities and EU partnership post-Brexit.
GoFirst Relaunches Glasgow Satellite Tracking Hub
GoFirst upgrades Glasgow satellite ground station, strengthening Scotland's Earth observation capabilities and UK space economy. UK Space Agency partnership drives growth.
Virgin Media O2 Launches UK's First Satellite Mobile Service
Virgin Media O2 becomes first UK mobile network to launch direct-to-device satellite connectivity with O2 Satellite. What it means for rural Scotland.