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 Launch Provider Faces New Environmental Regulations

18 April 2026 · 8 min read

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: Global Leaders Converge

17 April 2026 · 9 min read

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 Earth Observation Satellite Detects Thames Pollution Crisis

28 March 2026 · 10 min read

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

£14.7M UKSA Funding Unlocks Next-Gen Space Tech Race

27 March 2026 · 7 min read

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 Firm Secures ESA Satellite Propulsion Contract

18 March 2026 · 9 min read

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 Relaunches Glasgow Satellite Tracking Hub

7 March 2026 · 9 min read

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 Launches UK's First Satellite Mobile Service

5 March 2026 · 8 min read

Virgin Media O2 becomes first UK mobile network to launch direct-to-device satellite connectivity with O2 Satellite. What it means for rural Scotland.