Gravitational waves discovery: what it means for the UK space industry
Gravitational waves discovery: what it means for the UK space industry
Today’s front pages are awash with the announcement that scientists have finally detected gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of space-time. The […]
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Britain’s first spaceport: Six Nations edition
Britain’s first spaceport: Six Nations edition
The Six Nations rugby championship kicked off over this weekend; with England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy all competing to take the […]
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Priorities for strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness
Priorities for strengthening the UK’s global competitiveness
This week’s ADS Annual Dinner provided an excellent opportunity to set out our priorities for the coming year. At the dinner we […]
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Four things I learned in my first four weeks at ADS
Four things I learned in my first four weeks at ADS
A lot can happen in a month – Davos and Tim Peake’s space walk just to name a few – and my […]
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Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!
Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!
Whether you’ve always been fascinated by space or Major Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station has inspired you – now is […]
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The UK Space Sector: A National Success
The UK Space Sector: A National Success
Last Thursday saw a lively and positive backbench business debate on ‘Space Policy’ in the House of Commons. Backed by all sides […]
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What innovations can we expect in 2016?
What innovations can we expect in 2016?
In 2014, the Rosetta Mission’s Philae lander was successfully deployed onto the comet nucleus. The Mission – which was the first of […]
Read more‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight
‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight
2015 has seen spaceflight propelled into the spotlight – the news today that SpaceX managed to land a booster rocket back on […]
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A National Space Policy – Securing our Space?
A National Space Policy – Securing our Space?
With the much anticipated launch of Major Tim Peake today, it is apt that the government has published the UK’s first National […]
Read moreUK #space innovations: what’s been done, and what’s to come
UK #space innovations: what’s been done, and what’s to come
On Tuesday next week Major Tim Peake will be launched into outer space to land on the International Space Station. Though the […]
Read moreIndia and Space – A New Frontier
India and Space – A New Frontier
With the country gearing up for Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station in December, the UK’s space sector is an […]
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Space exploration through UK innovation
Space exploration through UK innovation
The European Space Agency’s Rosetta Mission captivated the nation and marked huge progression into space research. Now, using UK-designed technology, Philae has […]
Read moreCelebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Yesterday evening, ADS hosted a successful reception at the Houses of Parliament – which celebrated the important role of apprenticeships across the […]
Read moreGrowing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Growing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Earlier this month, the ADS Public Affairs, Policy and Media team visited the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult Centre – set on the […]
Read more#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…
#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…
In our final blog this week to celebrate UKTI’s national ‘Export Week’ – we take a look at the opportunities for UK […]
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