Skyrora: Rocketing British Space Industry into the Future
30/07/2019
The UK’s space sector is at the cutting edge of exploring the universe and connecting people to the world around them. With a turnover of…
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Transatlantic Partnerships in Space
19/07/2019
Yesterday the Secretary of State for Defence made a series of announcements regarding the UK’s ability to operate in space and with allies. The announcements…
The unseen role of British engineers in the Moon Landings
16/07/2019
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 rocket taking off to land the first humans on the surface of the moon. It was…
UK Space: Embracing cutting edge technologies #ADSFacts
17/05/2019
2018 has been a landmark year for the UK space sector with accelerated growth in the sector, innovative satellites launched into orbit and the approval…
Sabre air-breathing rocket engine reaches a new milestone
08/04/2019
ADS member Reaction Engines today successfully tested the first phase of its high-temperature testing of its Sabre air-breathing rocket engine. The Sabre rocket engine is…
What’s next for the UK Space Sector?
19/03/2019
Today MPs took the opportunity at Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy questions to quiz the Space Minister Chris Skidmore MP on what’s next for the…
Reaction Engines: Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW
07/03/2019
As the end of National Apprenticeship Week approaches, we take another look at the Space sector and the role it plays in creating opportunities and…
Meet the Apprentice: Tom from Reaction Engines #NAW
05/03/2019
Following on from blogs yesterday for National Apprenticeship Week, our next apprentice is Tom from Reaction Engines. Reaction Engines is a UK-based company who design…
National Apprenticeship Week 2019
04/03/2019
4-8 March 2019 is National Apprenticeship Week which celebrates the impact of apprentices on individuals, employers and the economy. The UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and…
UK Space Sector: Clearing the Path for the Future
15/02/2019
Just a week ago, 400 kilometres above the Earth, the world’s first ever space harpoon was fired into orbit. The space harpoon is working towards…