Satellite Technology

Small satellite manufacturing, satellite broadband constellations, Earth observation, CubeSats, optical communications, and Scottish companies leading in satellite innovation.

Scottish Space Cluster Eyes Launch Contracts as Demand Surges

Scottish Space Cluster Eyes Launch Contracts as Demand Surges

6 June 2026 · 7 min read

Scottish space companies position for satellite launch contracts. Glasgow supply chain, manufacturing, and downstream services drive growth in UK space sector.

UK Satellite Mission Targets Critical Climate Data Gap

UK Satellite Mission Targets Critical Climate Data Gap

4 June 2026 · 7 min read

New UK-led Earth observation satellite mission aims to improve climate data collection for agriculture, insurance, and local authorities. Details on funding and datasets.

Scottish Satellites Eye ESA Contracts After Launch Wins

Scottish Satellites Eye ESA Contracts After Launch Wins

2 June 2026 · 8 min read

Scottish space firms position for European Space Agency contracts following recent launch successes. Clyde Space, Alba Orbital lead the charge.

Ofcom Spectrum Shift Set to Reshape UK Satellite Services

Ofcom Spectrum Shift Set to Reshape UK Satellite Services

1 June 2026 · 10 min read

Ofcom's spectrum reallocation could accelerate Starlink, Amazon Kuiper rollout and transform UK satellite broadband, Earth observation, and direct-to-device services.

Scottish Satellites Target Defence and Climate Data Market

Scottish Satellites Target Defence and Climate Data Market

1 June 2026 · 7 min read

Scottish space firms vie for defence contracts and climate monitoring work. Explore how satellite data demand drives growth in Scotland's tech economy.

UK Industry Eyes Next ESA Earth-Observation Studies

UK Industry Eyes Next ESA Earth-Observation Studies

23 May 2026 · 8 min read

ESA Earth observation tenders expected mid-2026. UK Space Agency, Clyde Space, and universities prepare for Stepping Stones mission studies. Industrial contracts and climate tech partnerships ahead.

UK Space Sector Capitalises on Strait of Hormuz Maritime Surveillance Surge

UK Space Sector Capitalises on Strait of Hormuz Maritime Surveillance Surge

18 May 2026 · 11 min read

Scottish and UK satellite firms boost Earth observation capabilities for Strait of Hormuz shipping intelligence amid geopolitical tensions and maritime security demand.

UK Fast-Tracks eLoran as GPS Jamming Defence

UK Fast-Tracks eLoran as GPS Jamming Defence

15 May 2026 · 10 min read

Defence Ministry accelerates eLoran deployment under Urgent Compass to counter GPS jamming threats. Two-year timeline, resilience strategy revealed.

Scottish Satellite Firm Lands Major ESA Contract

Scottish Satellite Firm Lands Major ESA Contract

15 May 2026 · 7 min read

Leading Scottish space tech company secures significant European Space Agency contract, signalling strong UK-EU post-Brexit cooperation and growth in satellite manufacturing exports.

UK Space Agency Funds New Earth Observation Satellite Cluster

UK Space Agency Funds New Earth Observation Satellite Cluster

10 May 2026 · 7 min read

UK Space Agency backs innovative satellite constellation for climate, agriculture and maritime monitoring. Industry and academia lead the charge in affordable EO data.

Edinburgh University Secures ESA Funding for Satellite Innovation

Edinburgh University Secures ESA Funding for Satellite Innovation

29 April 2026 · 7 min read

University of Edinburgh wins ESA contract for advanced satellite research. New funding boosts UK space tech pipeline and STEM opportunities.

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.