Satellite Technology
Small satellite manufacturing, satellite broadband constellations, Earth observation, CubeSats, optical communications, and Scottish companies leading in satellite innovation.
UK commits £2.3bn to military satellite communications
UK Government allocates £2.3 billion for military satellite communications 2026–2030, with Ministry of Defence leading unified procurement strategy.
NaviGate Demonstrates Onboard Precise Orbit Determination in Orbit
Italian startup NaviGate successfully demonstrates NaviCode Caravel autonomous onboard precise orbit determination software aboard D-Orbit's ION Satellite Carrier.
Space Economy Summit 2026: Beyond Aerospace
Economist Enterprise's 4th annual Space Economy Summit brings together leaders from government, investment, and diverse industries to explore space-enabled technologies.
£14.7M Space Tech Funding Opens for UK Innovators
UK businesses can now apply for up to £14.7 million through the European Space Agency's General Support Technology Programme to develop cutting-edge space te
Three Earth Explorer candidates selected for development
ESA selects ECO, Keystone, and CryoRad as next-phase Earth Explorer mission candidates for climate and atmospheric science.
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.
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.