UK Space Agency

Welcome to the UK Space Agency website. The UK Space Agency is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space.

On 23 March, the new UK Space Agency was launched to replace the British National Space Centre and to bring all UK civil space activities under one single management. View regular updates on the transition process.

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Industry

Industry

SSTL (Study 1)

In the eighties and early nineties, satellites had limited imaging capabilities. This was a particular problem for researchers who wanted technology that could do more than simply provide flattened..  

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Publications

Publications

Latest issue of space:uk out now (Issue 30)

Latest issue of space:uk out now (Issue 30)  

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Our Planet

Our Planet

HYLAS

The Highly Adaptable Satellite (HYLAS) will help to bring broadband internet services to remote areas across Europe. Due for launch this summer, much of the satellite has been built in the UK.