By Andrew Chuter, Published by Defense News, 1 February 2022 LONDON – Britain laid out its military space development priorities Feb. 1 as the Ministry of Defence published its long-awaited strategy for the sector. The bulk of the £6.4 billion ($8.7 billion) set aside by the MoD for space spending
Posted on ADS Advance, 1 February 2022 The UK will invest £1.4 billion to bolster our national interests in space, as part of the first Defence Space Strategy published today. Following publication of the National Space Strategy in September last year, the Defence Space Strategy (DSS) outlines how Defence will
by Emma Thorp, Posted on Orbital Today, 31 January 2022 Major Hurdle Removed for SaxaVord Shetland Space Centre Historic Environment Scotland has withdrawn the objection to the development of the SaxaVord Shetland Space Centre on the Isle of Unst. HES originally objected to the SaxaVord spaceport due to its proximity
By Northumbria University, Published by Scitechdaily, 15 January 2022 The UK Space Agency has awarded almost £650,000 to Northumbria University to continue world-leading work to develop the first commercially available laser-based inter-satellite communications system. Currently satellites use radio frequency to transmit data, but this is limited in terms of speed,
By Staff Writers, Published by Spacedaily, 14 January 2022 London, UK (SPX) - Satellite launch from Spaceport Cornwall is a step closer following Virgin Orbit's successful 'Above the Clouds' mission in the US. The UK Space Agency welcomes the news that Virgin Orbit successfully completed its third mission from California
By Tom Pegden, Published by Business Live, 12 January 2022 Rolls-Royce has moved a team onto Space Park Leicester to push forward its work on nuclear power for space travel. The engineering giant has taken space in the new £100 million facility which was launched as a breeding ground for
By Staff Writers, Published by Spacedaily, 10 January 2022 Prestwick, Scotland (SPX) - South Ayrshire Council has started the process of submitting a formal planning application for the Prestwick Spaceport development. The Proposal of Application Notice (POAN) is the first step in the planning process for Prestwick Spaceport and signals
By Frank Gardner, Published by the BBC, 30 December 2021 The year 2021 has seen a fundamental shift in British defence and security policy. Up goes the budget for digital technology, artificial intelligence and cyber. Down goes the money for more traditional hardware and troop numbers. All of this at
