Earlier this year, we announced that we’re boosting early-stage Earth observation tech with £9 million. 🛰️ Delivered by the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI), the funding will support projects that will enhance our climate monitoring capabilities. 🌍 Learn more about the projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/eChUmZSX #COP29
UK Space Agency
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Swindon, Wiltshire 110,764 followers
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.
About us
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government’s National Space Strategy. We nurture a thriving space ecosystem – a network of investors, scientists, engineers, integrators, academia, and research labs – and a sector that generates an annual income of £17.5 billion and employs nearly 50,000 people across the country. Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who: - catalyse investment to advance space-based technology and maximise UK space sector growth - deliver missions and capabilities that responsibly meet national needs and advance our understanding of the Universe - champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions and support a sustainable future To achieve the greatest impact in these three areas, we focus most of our resource behind eight delivery Priorities. These are: - launch: supporting satellite launch services from UK spaceports - sustainability: taking a leading role in keeping space safe and accessible now and in the future - discovery: supporting space science and exploration missions - innovation: investing in bold new technologies - levelling-up: boosting space investment and jobs across the country - Earth observation: studying our planet to drive discovery and tackle climate change - low-Earth orbit: delivering vital everyday satellite services - inspiration: inspiring new space customers, investors and the next generation
- Website
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http://gov.uk/ukspaceagency
External link for UK Space Agency
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2010
Locations
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Primary
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1SZ, GB
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1 Victoria Street
Westminster, London SW1H 0ET, GB
Employees at UK Space Agency
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Daniel G.
Experimental Philosopher (Earth Observation)
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Dr. Adam M. Baker
Smart Space Systems Engineering. Research & Development management. Advanced space propulsion for sustainable space exploration.
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Libby Jackson OBE FRAeS
Head of Space Exploration, UK Space Agency
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Andy Williams
Updates
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We’ll be at #SpaceTechExpo Europe next week! 🚀 Looking forward to in-depth discussions around space tech and innovation, and connecting with representatives across the global space sector. 🤝 Stop by our stand and meet our team to learn more about our programmes and funding opportunities. See the full programme 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecuYmvXT
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Today is #NationalEngineeringDay! Our Senior Systems Engineer, Jodie Howlett and Payload Systems Lead, Dr Mamatha Maheshwarappa spoke to Womanthology about their engineering careers. Listen to Jodie's interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecCCDiqT Listen to Mamatha's interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYabxPuJ
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Here’s what Ingmar Kamalagharan, Head of Education and Future Workforce at the UK Space Agency, has to say about our UK Space 101 initiative: “This is a fast-growing and vibrant industry, from advancing our knowledge of the universe to providing critical services for life on Earth, and it needs a strong and diverse pipeline of future talent. I would urge anyone interested in a space career to check out the resources on SpaceCareers.uk” Check it out now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM7RJRRt #UKSpace101 #Space #STEM #STEMCareers #SpaceJobs #UKSpace #space #jobs #hiring #recruitment #careers #spacecareers
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Attending the OFEME 2024 Symposium next week? Join us for our Unlocking Space for Dual Use Workshop in partnership with Dstl, to learn more about dual-use and its implications for the space sector, uncover barriers faced by organisations working in both civilian and defence sectors, and for discussions around government support of dual-use innovation, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration, and improving engagement to encourage a joint up approach across the sectors. 🛰️ 📅 19 November ⏰ 12:00 pm Participants are welcome to join on the day - no registration required. Learn more about the OFEME 2024 Symposium 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU3WNuZW
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Happy #NationalEngineeringDay! We are proud to support Royal Academy of Engineering's important initiative and highlight the incredible contributions of our engineering role models in the space sector. 🛰 As signatories to the Tomorrow's Engineers Code of Practice, we are committed to increasing the numbers and diversity of young people considering careers in engineering. 🔧 For more inspiring stories from engineering role models, check out the amazing careers videos at the National Space Academy 👉 https://lnkd.in/enHqCAvs
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We are at #COP29 where we delivered a statement on behalf of CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites) and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites on the role Earth Observation plays in helping us understand our planet. 🛰️🌍 Read our statement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/geKd7Mmx Hear from our Head of Earth Observation and Climate, Beth Greenaway. 👇
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As Chair of CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites), we delivered a statement on behalf of CEOS and the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) during #COP29, highlighting the vital role the satellite data plays in observing and understanding Earth’s climate. 🛰 🌍 Read the statement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/geKd7Mmx
UK delivers COP statement on behalf of Earth Observation community
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We're funding two new projects to enhance Earth Observation Data Capability. 🌍 The projects will develop tools that improve the use and impact of #EO data, playing a critical role in positioning the UK as a global leader in space-data. 📉 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUDs2qfH #COP29
New projects to boost Earth Observation data capability – UK Space Agency blog
https://space.blog.gov.uk
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There is still time to register for the 2nd Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable with the UK Space Agency in partnership with African Space Leadership Institute. 🌍 Join us for this exciting virtual event bringing together the UK and African space sector, including heads of agencies and key players from government, industry, and academia! Our CEO Paul Bate will be kicking the event off with a keynote address. Register your place here 👉 https://lu.ma/edd6nauq
Dr. Paul Bate (CEO, UK Space Agency) will be giving a keynote at the 2nd Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable, on 13th November 2024. Other speakers include: ➡ Prof. Sherif Sedky (CEO, EgSA-Egyptian Space Agency) ➡ Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey (CEO, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Zolana Joao, D.Eng (General Manager, Angolan Space Program Management Office, GGPEN) ➡ Jessica Fell (Head of International Relations, UK Space Agency) ➡ Aidan Darker (Head, Africa Science and Innovation Network, British High Commission in Pretoria) ➡ Janusha Singh (CEO, ZASPACE) ➡ Mike-Alec Kearney (CEO, CubeSpace ADCS) ➡ Will Lecky (Cofounder, know.space) ➡ Charles Mwangi (Ag. Director, Space Applications and Utilisation Directorate, Kenya Space Agency) ➡ Prof. Marc J Ventresca (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford) ➡ Alana Kruger (Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovate UK) ➡ Prof. Michael Brooks (Director, Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) ➡ Anushka Sharma (SPAN Liaison Manager, Space Academic Network) ➡ Prof. Ojigi Mustapha Lazarus (Executive Director, AFRIGIST Ile-Ife, Nigeria) ➡ Dr. Sunday Popo-Ola (Director, Integrated Space Science and Engineering, Imperial College London) ➡ Dr. Vasilis Myrgiotis (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) To participate in the roundtable, please register here: https://lnkd.in/exBFzjF3