The UK Space Agency is backing research by Rolls-Royce into how nuclear power could be used to support a future Moon base for astronauts.

The UK Space Agency is investing in projects that could revolutionise our ability to journey deeper into space – and even travel to Mars – safely and efficiently, using remote technologies and supplies found in space to sustain astronauts and spacecraft.  

The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon.

Eighteen projects aimed at boosting the UK space sector are to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.

The UK Space Agency has announced £50 million of funding for ambitious and innovative projects that will supercharge the UK’s satellite communications industry.

The UK Space Agency has paid tribute to Tim Peake, following his decision to step down from the active European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps and assume an ambassadorial role for space.

On 9 January 2023, the first ever orbital launch attempt from UK soil took place by Virgin Orbit from Spaceport Cornwall.

A bold new era for the UK space industry could start next week after partners announced the opening of the window for the first ever space launch from British soil.

Two leading lights from the space sector, including one from the UK Space Agency, have been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2023.

A UK-backed mission, which will observe huge swathes of ocean and surface water in unprecedented detail, has launched into space.

The UK Space Agency has announced £2.7 million for 13 early-stage technology projects across England, Scotland and Wales to support the growing satellite launch sector.

The UK Space Agency and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) are to collaborate on the world’s first space battery powered by Americium-241.

A joint British and French satellite dedicated to monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide has arrived in the UK where assembly and testing will be completed.

A UK experiment to find new ways of creating materials to be used for medicines and metal alloys launched to the International Space Station (ISS).

The UK has a new career astronaut, a parastronaut and a reserve astronaut, following a rigorous selection process and record UK Space Agency investment in the European Space Agency (ESA).

A 72ft life-size replica of the first rocket that will launch from UK soil later this year went on display outside the Science Museum in London this weekend (15 and 16th October). 

UK Space Agency invests £15m in satellite communications. Science Minister Nusrat Ghani has unveiled a £15m fund for UK businesses to revolutionise satellite communications technology.

Two UK-based companies are designing missions to clear hazardous space junk alongside the launch of a new programme to back cutting-edge space technology, the UK Space Agency has announced.

Kathy Bass, Deputy Director of UK Space Strategy for BEIS, has highlighted the UK’s recent space progress and reaffirmed plans for the UK to be the first in Europe to launch a satellite into orbit later this year.

A research satellite from RHEA Group, built by Open Cosmos, completes the line-up of satellites set to launch from Spaceport Cornwall this year.