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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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AAC Clyde Space's INFLECION constellation is a €30.7 million project co-funded by the UK Space Agency.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Jan 29, 2026Patient Capital Meets Space Infrastructure

The UK Space Agency retained discretion to allocate its unassigned European Launcher Challenge funds to specific operators at a later date.

LegalFinancialGovernanceValue 3.0Jan 19, 2026Liftoff for European launch startups

Orbex won UK Space Agency funding in 2018 as part of plans to establish a northern Scotland spaceport.

PlanFinancialGeneralValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026Liftoff for European launch startups

The SWOT mission is supported by partners like the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Jan 6, 2026NASA’s SWOT Satellite Captures Unexpected Tsunami Behavior Following Kamchatka Quake

The UKSA hopes to provide emergency personnel with seamless connectivity using standard smartphones through D2D technology.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Jan 5, 2026UK Space Agency Seeks Satellite Direct-to-Device Solutions for Delayed Emergency Services Network

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has invited industry input to integrate satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology into the national Emergency Services Network (ESN).

PlanGeneralLegalValue 2.0Jan 5, 2026UK Space Agency Seeks Satellite Direct-to-Device Solutions for Delayed Emergency Services Network

The UK Space Agency co-funds the INFLECION project through ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunication Systems (ARTES) Partnership Project Programme.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Dec 18, 2025AAC Clyde Space Secures Funding for INFLECION Satellite Constellation

The T-TeC is supported by prestigious sponsors including ESA, ASI, AIAD, AIDAA, SGAC, CEAS, and the UK Space Agency (UKSA).

RelationshipsValue 2.0Dec 16, 2025Leonardo e Telespazio lanciano il Technology Contest T-TeC 2025

The ISPARK award sits within a broader UK Space Agency NSIP funding round worth 17 million pounds for 17 projects.

FinancialGeneralPlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025Robotic welding project to prepare UK for in orbit repairs

The ISPARK programme is valued at 560,000 pounds, including 485,000 pounds from the UK Space Agency.

FinancialGeneralValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025Robotic welding project to prepare UK for in orbit repairs

The SECP is a GBP 1.4 million UK Space Agency initiative led by the Midlands Aerospace Alliance.

GeneralFinancialRelationshipsValue 3.0Dec 9, 2025Lodestar Space wins SECP support to advance AI satellite awareness system

Craig Brown is the Director of Investments at the UK Space Agency.

GovernanceValue 3.0Dec 8, 2025Orbit Fab to lead ESA backed ASTRAL refuelling demo in orbit

A multinational project called OXYGEN aims to extract oxygen from lunar soil and received £410,000 (~$294,000) from UKSA.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Dec 8, 2025New UKSA Grant May Bring Fresh Air to Moon Astronauts and Their Rockets

A UK Space Agency spokesperson stated that the current economic climate has forced the agency to concentrate its ESA contributions on a few key priorities.

GrowthGeneralValue 0.8Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

Pulsar Fusion received partial funding from the UK Space Agency for advanced propulsion systems for future spacecraft.

FinancialCapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.8Dec 5, 2025UK plasma thruster test positions Pulsar Fusion for larger satellite propulsion

An evaluation cited by the UK Space Agency states that every £1 invested in ESA returns £7.49 in direct benefits to the UK economy.

FinancialGeneralValue 3.8Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

The Rand Europe study commissioned by the UK Space Agency was published in July 2025.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.0Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

The UK Space Agency highlights an 8% year-on-year increase in its core civil space budget despite the real-terms increase being significantly lower when accounting for inflation.

FinancialGeneralValue 3.5Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

UK Space Agency CEO Dr. Paul Bate emphasized delivering maximum value for the UK.

GovernanceGeneralValue 2.1Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

The UK Space Agency referred to its contributions as a 'UK funding boost for the European Space Agency'.

FinancialGeneralValue 1.3Dec 5, 2025UK’s ESA Funding Cuts Reflect Tightened Priorities Amid Fiscal Uncertainty
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