Space Policy & Regulation
UK Space Agency activity in Scotland, CAA launch licensing, the Space Industry Act, Scottish Government space strategy, and international regulatory frameworks.
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.