UK built satellite takes off to learn about the Sun
12/02/2020
Earlier this week in Florida the ESA satellite Solar Orbiter took off on its mission to orbit the Sun where it will capture unprecedented views…
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Standing Out From the Crowd: Meet Airbus’ Saskia
05/02/2020
For National Apprenticeship Week, ADS is featuring several apprentices from across our sectors to demonstrate why apprenticeships are important and the talent in our sectors….
ADS President Tony Wood’s Speech to the 2020 ADS Annual Dinner
23/01/2020
The 2020 ADS Annual Dinner was held on Wednesday 22nd January, addressed by newly appointed ADS President Tony Wood and by Rolls Royce Chief Executive…
ADS 2019 General Election Priorities
14/11/2019
Four weeks before the 12th December General Election, ADS is setting out our five priorities for the Government to support continued growth and job creation…
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…
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…