tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from UK Space Agency2025-04-25T00:01:08+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-satellite-to-map-earths-forests-in-3d-for-the-first-time-to-help-combat-climate-change2025-04-25T00:01:08+01:00British satellite to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time to help combat climate changeSatellite developed by British academics and engineers set to become the first in the world to measure condition of the Earth's forests from space. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-cyprus-strengthen-space-ties2025-04-14T09:00:01+01:00UK and Cyprus strengthen space ties Cyprus and the UK are set to collaborate more closely on space activities following a successful bilateral event held in Nicosia on 27-28 March.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-march-20252025-04-11T14:27:50+01:00How we protected the UK and space in March 2025This report was issued in April 2025 and covers the time period 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-firm-to-land-europes-first-rover-on-mars2025-03-29T00:01:04+00:00UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on MarsA UK aerospace company is set to land the first European rover on the red planet, as it wins £150 million to complete the touchdown system delivering the rover safely to Mars.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lunar-microwave-to-purify-water-frozen-in-moons-soil-wins-uk-space-agencys-aqualunar-challenge2025-03-27T18:30:01+00:00Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar ChallengeA transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for astronauts has won the UK Space Agency-funded Aqualunar Challe…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-science-uncovers-mysteries-of-dark-universe-with-euclid-data2025-03-19T11:00:01+00:00UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid dataCutting-edge UK research is benefiting the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, with new data released today (19 March) set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-february-20252025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in February 2025This report was issued in March 2025 and covers the time period 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tim-peake-launches-new-space-badge-for-scouts-in-partnership-with-uk-space-agency2025-03-13T08:00:01+00:00Tim Peake launches new space badge for Scouts in partnership with UK Space AgencyThe UK Space Agency and the Scouts have launched a brand-new Space Activity Badge for Explorer Scouts.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/science-secretary-hails-uk-space-sector-for-securing-record-breaking-contracts-and-propelling-governments-missionforward2025-03-11T00:01:08+00:00Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record-breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission forwardBritish space sector secures European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions in last quarter of 2024 – a record for any member state. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-uk-contract-wins-through-european-space-agency2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Record UK contract wins through European Space AgencyA dramatic increase in the money flowing to the UK from European Space Agency (ESA) programmes has been announced today, with an additional £112 million (€134 million) in contracts secured for the UK space sector between Jun…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-20242025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in January 2025This report was issued in February 2025 and covers the time period 1 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-astronaut-with-a-disability-cleared-for-space-station-mission2025-02-17T12:19:53+00:00First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station missionJohn McFall has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/16-million-for-new-projects-to-boost-uk-benefits-of-satellite-constellations2025-02-03T08:00:05+00:00£16 million for new projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellationsTwo innovative projects are awarded a share of £16 million from the UK Space Agency today (3 February) to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-rocket-launch-boost-to-get-britain-back-into-space-race2025-01-29T00:01:08+00:00Scottish rocket launch boost to get Britain back into space raceA landmark Scottish rocket launch is set to solidify the UK as a European leader in the space sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-year-honours-recognition-for-space-sector2025-01-21T16:10:32+00:00New Year Honours recognition for space sectorInfluential figures from the UK space sector have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-december-20242025-01-16T00:00:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in December 2024This report was issued in January 2025 and covers the time period 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2024 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/bepicolombo2025-01-09T11:33:22+00:00BepiColomboThis European/Japanese mission to Mercury will help our understanding of the formation of the Solar System and its inner rocky planets.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/space-sustainability2025-01-06T14:39:15+00:00Space sustainabilityFind answers to questions about space debris, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-november-20242024-12-13T12:11:56+00:00How we protected the UK and space in November 2024This report was issued in December 2024 and covers the time period 1 November 2024 to 30 November 2024 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/lunar-pathfinder2024-12-11T09:46:09+00:00Lunar PathfinderLunar Pathfinder will be the world’s first dedicated lunar communications relay spacecraft when it launches in 2026.