India and Space – A New Frontier
India and Space – A New Frontier
With the country gearing up for Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station in December, the UK’s space sector is an […]
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Space exploration through UK innovation
Space exploration through UK innovation
The European Space Agency’s Rosetta Mission captivated the nation and marked huge progression into space research. Now, using UK-designed technology, Philae has […]
Read moreCelebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Yesterday evening, ADS hosted a successful reception at the Houses of Parliament – which celebrated the important role of apprenticeships across the […]
Read moreGrowing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Growing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Earlier this month, the ADS Public Affairs, Policy and Media team visited the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult Centre – set on the […]
Read more#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…
#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…
In our final blog this week to celebrate UKTI’s national ‘Export Week’ – we take a look at the opportunities for UK […]
Read moreSpace Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions
Space Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions
With the recent news that Virgin Galactic has received FAA approval to enter the final phase of their test flight programme, the […]
Read moreUK Space Industry: Employment, Turnover and Export Levels Continue to Grow
UK Space Industry: Employment, Turnover and Export Levels Continue to Grow
The UK Space Agency has today released its biennial report into the size, health and growth of the UK’s thriving space sector. […]
Read moreUK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
UK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
With the news this week that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta space mission will be entering a critical stage, the Daily Telegraph have […]
Read moreUK Space Sector Receives Positive Government Backing for Future Growth
UK Space Sector Receives Positive Government Backing for Future Growth
The UK’s Space Industry received positive news this week, as the government outlined its support for the ‘UK Space Innovation & Growth […]
Read moreImproving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
Improving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
This week, the government launched a ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme. As previously noted, this scheme is the next stage on from the ’10 Steps to […]
Read moreUK to Boost Funding for PLATO ‘Planet Hunter’ Space Mission
UK to Boost Funding for PLATO ‘Planet Hunter’ Space Mission
Following last month’s announcement by the European Space Agency (ESA) that the PLATO Mission had been selected as the third medium-class science […]
Read moreAfter the awakening: UK technology is vital to next stage of the Rosetta Space mission
After the awakening: UK technology is vital to next stage of the Rosetta Space mission
With today’s BBC report on Major Tim Peake’s preparations for being the next UK astronaut in space, it is worth re-visiting another […]
Read moreSpace: A Strategy for Growth
Space: A Strategy for Growth
The focus this week on the success and innovation of the UK’s space industry, has included the UK’s ambition to obtain 10% […]
Read moreWilletts’ space ambition matched only by Industry’s
Willetts’ space ambition matched only by Industry’s
There’s been a bit of disbelief amongst the media about Science Minister David Willett’s claim that Stevenage could replace Cape Canaveral in […]
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