The UK Space industry is one of the strongest and most vibrant in Europe.
With expertise in fields as diverse as software, testing, components and consultancy, British companies have played a key role in enabling some of the most important space projects of recent years.
This section includes some examples of British successes. Click on a case study below to read more.
21Net Broadband internet access on high speed trains will soon be on offer from telecommunications technology startup 21Net.
Arqiva In the fast-moving world of satellite TV broadcasting, Arqiva's forging a position as one of the largest service providers in the UK to independent channels such the Travel Channel and the Discovery Channel.
Avanti With BNSC backing, Avanti are using dormant satellites to bring broadband to rural areas and the emerging economies of Europe.
Com Dev Europe Taking on US suppliers of satellite components is paying dividends for one small UK company, Com Dev Europe.
EADS Astrium ARTES funding helped EADS Astrium to develop ground breaking digital signal processor technology for Inmarsat's 4th generation satellites.
Esys Esys is testing a life-saving system to monitor people who have had a heart attack.
LogicaCMG With ARTES funding, LogicaCMG is helping to route information to users worldwide much more efficiently and effectively.
SciSys Distributed avionics software for a Mars Rover.
SSTL (Study 1) With BNSC funding, Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has developed a way of imaging the Earth that is benefiting researchers, disaster workers and farmers worldwide.
SSTL (Study 2) MOSAIC funding helped Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) to put a Galileo demonstrator satellite into orbit.
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