UK Space Agency
Former Apache helicopter pilot Tim Peake is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, making him the first UK astronaut in space for over 20 years.
The European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), revealed.
The Sun and our neighbouring planet Mars are two destinations that the UK and US will be exploring together in the coming years.
Herschel shows galaxies had cool beginnings
Observations from the Herschel Space Observatory have shown that galaxies in the early Universe were cooler than those we see around us today.
This indicates that early galaxies were more bloated, containing more dust, distributed over larger regions.
Earth Observation Town Meeting
The UK Space Agency and its Earth Observation Advisory Committee are hosting an Earth Observation Town Meeting.
Register now.
European BIOMASS mission set for 2020 launch
The UK is set to take part in a European space mission to map and monitor the amount of biomass and carbon stored in the world’s forests.
The new mission will provide information essential to our understanding of the role of forests in Earth’s carbon cycle and in climate change.
Should the Galileo satellite navigation system be mandatory?
The European Commission has launched a public questionnaire on how to maximise the market uptake of the EU's satellite navigation systems Galileo and EGNOS.
The Commission is seeking views on these proposals by 14 July 2014.
About
The UK Space Agency is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. The UK's thriving space sector contributes £9.1 billion a year to the UK economy and directly employs 28.900 with an average growth rate of almost 7.5%. The Agency provides funding for a range of programmes via programmes such as the National Space Technology Programme and FP7 and works closely with national and international academic, education and community partners.
Outer Space Act Licensing
Apply for a licence under the Outer Space Act (OSA).
The OSA 1986 is the legal basis for the regulation of activities in outer space carried out by organisations or individuals established in the UK or one of its Overseas Territories or Crown Dependencies. View the latest consultation update.
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UK Space Agency on Twitter
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- @Dandelinnea hi, I emailed you earlier today :)
Yesterday - @rjmlaird@astro_timpeake@GrandsireESA Thanks Ryan, it's been a hectic few days and the work is only just beginning!
Yesterday - #AstroTim holding his own. Interview with J Paxman #newsnight watch at 28min@astro_timpeake http://t.co/l10tFsxkRj http://t.co/PvpueYdjFD
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The European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO) uses space to enhance and support STEM teaching and learning in the UK.
Book now for the UK Space Conference 2013, held on 16-17 July at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow.
Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut
A fitness & nutrition challenge for 8-12 year olds.
Follow the MX2013 challenge.
