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Satellite Applications Catapult

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Connected Capability Networks (CCNs) have been created by the Satellite Applications Catapult to foster growth within the UK Space Ecosystem since 2013.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralApr 4, 2024UK-Autonomous + Connected Earth Network launches to unite communities through space technology

The UK-ACE CCN is part funded by the Satellite Applications Catapult and led by the Harwell Space Cluster – Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductApr 4, 2024UK-Autonomous + Connected Earth Network launches to unite communities through space technology

Open Cosmos designed, built, and tested HAMMER at its facilities in Harwell, United Kingdom with support from the Satellite Applications Catapult’s In Orbit Demonstration program.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipMar 25, 2024Open Cosmos ‘HAMMER’ satellite successfully launched via the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission

The lost Horizon Technologies Amber™ payload flight was part of the Satellite Applications Catapult IOD-3 Program for which Horizon Technologies was competitively selected in 2019.

Mentioned as: satellite applications catapultTechnical ProductNov 1, 2023Horizon Technologies recently awarded million£ grant from the UK Space Agency

The lost Amber payload launch was part of the Satellite Applications Catapult IOD-3 Programme for which Horizon Technologies was competitively selected in 2019.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipOct 23, 2023UK Space Agency Awards £1.2 Million Grant to Horizon Technologies for Amber Phoenix Mission

Amber IOD-3 was a 6U cubesat that was part of a program led by the Satellite Applications Catapult with Horizon Technologies as prime contractor.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipOct 19, 2023UK funds surveillance satellite replacement lost in Virgin Orbit failure

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.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNoiseAug 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space Moves into the Final Phase 3B of the xSPANCION Project

The Satellite Applications Catapult and Open Cosmos have signed an agreement to build and launch a demonstration satellite to join the Open Cosmos OpenConstellation.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralJun 7, 2023The Satellite Applications Catapult + Open Cosmos sign agreement for an OpenConstellation satellite

The Satellite Applications Catapult and Open Cosmos signed an agreement in May 2023 in Harwell, Oxfordshire to build and launch a demonstration Earth observation satellite for Open Cosmos’ OpenConstellation.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipMay 30, 2023Open Cosmos and the Satellite Applications Catapult sign agreement for an OpenConstellation satellite

The Start Me Up manifest included the IOD-3 AMBER satellite developed by Satellite Applications Catapult and Horizon Technologies and built by AAC Clyde Space, intended as the first of more than 20 Amber satellites for maritime domain awareness.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2023UPDATE 4: Virgin Orbit updates their “Start Me Up” mission anomaly

IOD-3 AMBER was developed by Satellite Applications Catapult and Horizon Technologies and built by AAC Clyde Space, all based in the United Kingdom.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductOct 14, 2022Virgin Orbit announces Start Me Up mission from UK

IOD-3 Amber is a 6U cubesat developed by the Satellite Applications Catapult, Horizon Technologies, and the UK Space Agency and designed and built by AAC Clyde Space.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralOct 12, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s IOD-3 Amber is ready for the company’s first UK satellite launch

The Satellite Applications Catapult’s In-Orbit Demonstration program supports UK businesses to rapidly develop and launch a satellite data service into orbit.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductOct 12, 2022AAC Clyde Space’s IOD-3 Amber is ready for the company’s first UK satellite launch

IOD-3 AMBER (aka IOD-3) was developed by Satellite Applications Catapult and Horizon Technologies and built by AAC Clyde Space in the U.K.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralOct 11, 2022With the manifest complete, Virgin Orbit’s flight hardware is heading to Spaceport Cornwall for the 1st orbital launch from U.K. soil

The COSMIC mission will be developed in collaboration with 10 UK-based partner companies including MDA UK, Thales Alenia Space UK, Nammo, GMV-NSL, NORSS, Goonhilly, Satellite Applications Catapult, and Willis Towers Watson.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductSep 26, 2022Astroscale Forges Ahead with UK Active Debris Removal Mission with Support from UK Space Agency

Optisys expanded the company’s UK footprint by joining the Satellite Applications Catapult Co-space facility in Harwell.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductJul 22, 2022Optisys joins Satellite Applications Catapult’s Co-space facility in Harwell, UK

Satellite Applications Catapult provides facilities and expertise at the Westcott Innovation Centre to support propulsion development and testing.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipMay 24, 2022Press Release: Benchmark Kicks Off European Expansion with Major Propulsion Contract Supporting Space Forge’s Sustainable In-Space Manufacturing Mission

The Satellite Applications Catapult and Virgin Orbit have an agreement to launch the Amber-1 satellite from the United Kingdom later 2022.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultNarrative GeneralApr 6, 2022First UK Orbital Launch From Space Cornwall Features Virgin Orbit’s Launch Of Applications Catapult’s Amber-1 Smallsat

The ELSA-d mission is operated in the UK from the National In-Orbit Servicing Control Centre, a specialist facility developed by Astroscale in partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult and funded by UK Research & Innovation.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Prince Charles Meets Concerning Space Sustainability, Now Is Time For Action

The National In-Orbit Servicing Control Centre was developed by Astroscale in partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult and funded by UK Research & Innovation.

Mentioned as: Satellite Applications CatapultTechnical ProductFeb 1, 2022Space Sustainability – It’s Time for Action
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