Space Policy & Regulation
UK Space Agency activity in Scotland, CAA launch licensing, the Space Industry Act, Scottish Government space strategy, and international regulatory frameworks.
UK Space Agency Shifts Funding Strategy for Satellite Growth
UK Space Agency announces new satellite funding priorities and procurement changes. What it means for launch services, manufacturers, and the Scottish space sector in 2026.
Scottish Space Firms Eye Artemis 2 as Lunar Return Nears
Scottish satellite and tech companies position for NASA's Artemis 2 lunar orbit mission. Explore supply-chain opportunities and UK space sector growth.
UK scientists launch SMILE mission to track solar storm risk
UK Space Agency and University of Leicester contribute to ESA's SMILE mission, launched May 2026, to forecast solar storms threatening satellites and power grids.
Scotland's Space Cluster Eyes Next Launch Contracts
Scottish firms compete for new launch and satellite manufacturing contracts. Analysis of Scotland's space industry growth, orbital supply chain, and commercial momentum in 2026.
Scottish Satellite Firms Chase UK Launch Contracts Amid Funding Surge
Scottish space companies secure new investment and bid for UK launch contracts. Clyde Space, Alba Orbital lead charge in small-satellite market growth.
UK Space Agency Moves into DSIT Core Department
UK Space Agency integration into Department for Science, Innovation and Technology marks major restructuring. Analysis of budget, policy and accountability implications.
Europe's Space Boom: Seraphim Trust Reports 80% Revenue Surge
Seraphim Space Investment Trust reports 80% revenue growth in portfolio firms as Europe accelerates space tech independence. UK and Scottish implications analysed.
UK Government UAP Disclosure: What Scotland's Space Sector Must Know
Department of War UAP files declassified. Scottish space firms explore regulatory shifts, research opportunities, and UK aerospace policy implications.
Lab Space Crunch Threatens Scotland's Life Sciences and Space Growth
Scottish lab shortage threatens £25bn life sciences sector and space tech R&D. Specialist facilities gap risks scale-up growth across both industries.
Bermuda Airport Authority and UK Space Agency Forge Telescope Hub Partnership
Bermuda Airport Authority partners with UK Space Agency to develop telescope observatory at Cooper's Island, advancing UK overseas territory space capabilities.
UKSA Launches In-Orbit Servicing Programme
UK Space Agency calls for industry proposals on satellite rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking to establish sovereign in-orbit servicing capabilities.
UKSA Secures £200M Middle East Satellite Export Deals
UK Space Agency confirms £200M satellite manufacturing contracts with UAE and Saudi Arabia, boosting post-Brexit space exports and cementing UK space diplomacy.
UK Worms to ISS: Breakthrough in Space Health Research
UK-led C. elegans experiment launches to ISS to study microgravity effects on muscles and bones, funded by £350k UK Space Agency grant. Critical research for human Moon and Mars missions.
Spire Global Launches UK-Backed Satellites on SpaceX Transporter-16
Spire Global successfully launched 10 satellites including UKSA-funded OISL laser comms demonstrator on SpaceX Transporter-16, advancing UK secure satellite leadership.
Space Weather Monitoring Escalates for Artemis II Launch
UK researchers advance solar flare monitoring and radiation protection tech for Artemis II. Surrey Space Centre leads HEPI instrument development with ESA and UK Space Agency.
Shetland Spaceport's Historic First Orbital Launch
Shetland Spaceport achieves first orbital launch in 2026, marking major milestone for UK space sector and Scottish economy. Historic success as Europe's space gateway.
£14.7M UK Space Agency Boost for Tech Commercialisation
UK Space Agency announces £14.7M funding to accelerate space technology commercialisation, driving innovation and industrial strength across the sector.
Fireball Data Boosts Scotland's Space Monitoring Ambitions
March 8 European fireball tracked by UK systems advances Sutherland Spaceport's meteoroid detection plans. UK Space Agency backing growth in Scottish space sector.
UK Space Agency in Scotland: Funding, Programmes & Impact
Explore UK Space Agency funding, programmes, and impact on Scotland's space sector. Updated 2026 analysis of launch sites, regulation, and industry growth.