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U.K. Space Agency

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The U.K. Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the UK government responsible for the United Kingdom's civil space program. Established in 2010, it drives growth in the space sector, supports scientific research, and fosters international collaboration. UKSA plays a major role in delivering the government's National Space Strategy, catalysing investment in the UK space sector, enabling missions and capabilities and championing space for the benefit of our planet and its people. The agency works with industry and academia and manages the UK's relationship with the European Space Agency (ESA).

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In-Space Missions Ltd received a matched fund grant from the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund to develop Faraday Dragon.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.0Aug 21, 2023In-Space Missions’ UK International Bi-lateral Fund grant for Asia-Pacific rideshare missions

The new Hall thruster partnership will be funded from the first phase of the UK Space Agency’s £20 million International Bilateral Fund.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Aug 14, 2023UK Space Agency’s US/UK partnership between Pulsar Fusion and the University of Michigan

This project is the second project awarded to Pulsar Fusion by the UK Space Agency.

RelationshipsValue 3.6Aug 14, 2023UK Space Agency’s US/UK partnership between Pulsar Fusion and the University of Michigan

The UK Space Agency collaboration will develop a relationship with the Plasma Dynamics and Electric Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Pulsar Fusion, Starlight Engines, and the University of Southampton.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Aug 14, 2023UK Space Agency’s US/UK partnership between Pulsar Fusion and the University of Michigan

XCAM Ltd. has been jointly awarded grant funding from the UK Space Agency via the agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) – Phase 1.

RelationshipsFinancialLegalValue 4.0Aug 10, 2023XCAM awarded UKSA funding to strengthen the UK Space Sector’s partnerships

The UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund has a £20 million allocation to support international partnerships that leverage the United Kingdom’s national strengths and catalyze investment.

FinancialPlanGeneralRelationshipsValue 4.0Aug 10, 2023XCAM awarded UKSA funding to strengthen the UK Space Sector’s partnerships

JoeySat was developed under the Sunrise Partnership Project between the European Space Agency and telecommunications operator OneWeb with support from the UK Space Agency.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Aug 5, 2023Beam-hopping JoeySat passes on-orbit tests

The UK Space Agency provided more than £50 million to fund the technology behind JoeySat and development of a wider ecosystem for an end-to-end service.

FinancialCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Aug 5, 2023Beam-hopping JoeySat passes on-orbit tests

The xSPANCION project is structured as a Public Private Partnership involving AAC Clyde Space, Bright Ascension, the University of Strathclyde, D-Orbit UK, Alden Legal UK, the Satellite Applications Catapult, the UK Space Agency, and the European Space Agency.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Aug 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space Moves into the Final Phase 3B of the xSPANCION Project

The project is co-funded by the UK Space Agency with EUR 9.9 million, approximately SEK 113.4 million, through ESA's Pioneer Partnership Projects.

FinancialGeneralValue 4.0Aug 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space Moves into the Final Phase 3B of the xSPANCION Project

The UK Space Agency will co-fund the project with EUR 4.5 million, approximately SEK 51.7 million, through the ESA Pioneer Partnership Projects.

FinancialPlanGeneralValue 4.0Aug 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space Moves into the Final Phase 3B of the xSPANCION Project

ELSA-m is being built by Astroscale’s U.K. subsidiary and is supported by funds from the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and U.K.-based OneWeb.

RelationshipsFinancialGeneralValue 4.0Aug 1, 2023Astro Digital to integrate Astroscale in-orbit servicing docking plates

The UK Space Agency, through the ESA Pioneer Partnership Projects, will co-fund AAC Clyde Space Group’s investments in the xSPANCION project with 4.5 million (approx. SEK 51.7 million).

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Jul 31, 2023AAC Clyde Space: xSPANSION project moves into final phase

When fully completed, the National Satellite Test Facility will provide the UK space sector with all the major testing facilities under one roof.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.5Jul 23, 2023PPM POWER is empowering a huge satellite test chamber

A state-of-the-art conference centre has opened at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire to support the UK space industry.

GeneralGrowthValue 1.8Jul 12, 2023European Space Agency (ESA) unveils new events venue in the UK

UK Space Agency funding supported the facility at ECSAT.

FinancialCapabilityValue 2.5Jul 12, 2023European Space Agency (ESA) unveils new events venue in the UK

The UK Space Agency awarded Orbex £5.5 million in 2018 to build a new rocket for launch from Sutherland Spaceport.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 5.0Jul 11, 2023Orbex Expands Design and Production Facilities in Preparation for its Prime Rocket Launch

The UK Space Agency awarded Orbex £5.5 million in 2018 to build a new rocket for launch from Sutherland Spaceport.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.6Jul 11, 2023Orbex’s facilities’ footprint expands 30% for UK mainland’s first vertical rocket launch

Selected graduates in the Astroscale UK scheme will have the opportunity to work on the UK Space Agency’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission that Astroscale UK and its industrial partners intend to build and launch over the next few years.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.6Jul 3, 2023Empowering Graduates to Shape the Future of Space Sustainability at Astroscale UK

The UK Space Agency provided £2.9 million towards the project, which includes five satellites across three launches, through the European Space Agency’s ARTES Pioneer Programme.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Jun 14, 2023Spire Successfully Launches Satellites Carrying Optical Payload on SpaceX Transporter-8 Mission
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