The U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air and space force of the United Kingdom. Within the space domain, the RAF is responsible for protecting UK interests through the U.K. Space Command, which was established in April 2021. This command oversees space operations, workforce generation, and capability development, including the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) in partnership with the UK Space Agency and the Met Office, and RAF Fylingdales for space surveillance. The RAF collaborates with allies like the U.S. Space Force and partners with industry to enhance space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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The Carbonite-2 demonstration mission was developed jointly by the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capability Office and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.