By Jessica Elgot and Hannah Devlin, Published by The Guardian, 8 August 2024 Ministers say network of 27 radar dishes in Pembrokeshire crucial to defend against ‘increasing belligerence in space’ Plans for a network of radars tracking deep space activity to help protect the UK from “space warfare” are to
DARC technical demonstrator in White Sands, New Mexico From the Ministry of Defence, John Healey MP and Jo Stevens MPPublished by gov.uk, 8 August 2024 And Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Plans to redevelop Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales to host a landmark radar initiative have been announced by
Artist's impression of Prestwick Spaceport (Image: UGC) By John Ferguson, Published by Daily Record, 4 August 2024 Serious doubts have been expressed over the feasibility of a Scottish spaceport that received £80million in taxpayer funding three years ago as it's failed to launch any rockets. A Scottish spaceport awarded £80million of taxpayers’ cash
The Rolls-Royce Micro-Reactor could enable many space operations, including propulsion for satellites. By Jon Robinson, Published by City a.m., 22 July 2024 Rolls-Royce has won a major funding boost from the UK Space Agency which will help boost its bid to provide nuclear power in space. The Derby-headquartered FTSE 100
Posted by the UK Space Agency, 22 July 2024 More than 20 national space projects have been announced today by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow. The projects, worth £33 million, come from the UK Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme
By George Allison,Published by UK defence Journal, 5 July 2024 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a comprehensive framework for missile defence research and development, titled Science and Technology Oriented Research and Development in Missile Defence (STORM). The contract will manage the delivery of research covering all activities to
DARC technical demonstrator in White Sands, New Mexico By Aled Scourfield, Published by the BBC, 27 June 2024 Campaigners against plans to build space radar dishes overlooking the UK's only coastal national park have challenged local general election candidates to say whether they support the plan or not. The Ministry
SaxaVord spaceport with a completed launch stool visible. Photo: SaxaVord Spaceport By Christina O'NeillPublished by STV News, 29 May 2024 The UK’s first vertical rocket launch spaceport is set to formally open in the Shetland Islands. SaxaVord Spaceport, occupying a former military station on the Lamba Ness Peninsula of Unst,
