Published by Design Products & Applications, 17 July 2025 The University of Surrey has launched a new Space Institute to tackle skills shortages in the UK space sector. With the UK's £19 billion space economy surging, government and industry urgently need faster research, innovation and skilled talent – yet more
By Hans J. Marter, Published by Shetland News, 17 July 2025 THE FOUNDER and driving force behind the SaxaVord Spaceport is “stepping back but not down” from his role after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Frank Strang has been told by doctors that he has a life expectancy of between
Five Eyes concept. United Kingdom – United States of America Agreement. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. 3D rendering. Published by Spyscape, 14 July 2025 Five Eyes spies gather and analyze intelligence at RAF Wyton to share worldwide in 'truly dangerous times'. An unexpected hub of global espionage lies
Oneweb satellite By Mark Jackson, Published by ISPreview, 11 July 2025 The UK Government has agreed to commit a further £140m (€163.3) of public investment to help Eutelsat grow and expand its constellation of OneWeb ultrafast broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The funding will be combined with other
By Dan Robinson, Published by The Register, 6 July 2025 Got to be a 'clean space superpower' – right, Brits? Britain's space agency is looking for a supplier to build a robotic spacecraft to capture and de-orbit two defunct UK-licensed satellites from low Earth orbit. The proposed Active Debris Removal
By Chris Cope, Published by Shetland News, 26 June 2025 A ROCKET company is now planning to undertake its first satellite launch from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst in 2026 – and not 2025 as previously planned. A spokesperson for Orbex said “moving parts”, including infrastructure requirements and engagement with
Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Army) By Wiley Stickney, Published by Bolt Flight, 20 June 2025 Amid escalating Russian aerial threats and geopolitical instability across Europe, Lockheed Martin has officially proposed a comprehensive missile defense solution to the United Kingdom. On June 19, 2025, as reported
Starlink satellites emit bright, unintended and unexpected signals that can be detected by radio telescopes. By Harry Baker, Published by Live Science, 18 June 2025 Researchers from the U.K. plan to launch a CubeSat covered with a newly formulated "hull-darkening" Vantablack paint into space next year. If successful, the coating
