UK to explore alternatives to the EU’s Galileo system
UK to explore alternatives to the EU’s Galileo system
On Friday 30th November 2018 the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced that the UK will no longer seek access to secure aspects […]
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Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Earlier this week ADS hosted a forum for members at Williams Advanced Engineering, the company provides world-class technical innovation, engineering, testing and […]
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A brief history of UK satellites
A brief history of UK satellites
Past The UK’s journey with satellites began in 1962 with the launch of Ariel 1 through the UK’s Science and Engineering Research […]
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Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
When Boeing announced the launch of the Office of UK Industrial Capability at a UK Supplier Showcase held last month in St Louis, […]
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ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
Earlier this month a delegation of 36 ADS Members met with Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Global Research and Technology and […]
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BepiColombo: Exploring mysteries in space
BepiColombo: Exploring mysteries in space
Tomorrow morning the European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch its latest space exploration mission to Mercury called BepiColombo. The spacecraft is […]
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How the UK Space sector helps tackle natural disasters
How the UK Space sector helps tackle natural disasters
World Space Week (WSW) is an annual event celebrating the global Space sector in all its forms. Taking place this year from […]
Read moreGuest blog: Lizzie Greenwood, Director of UKspace
Guest blog: Lizzie Greenwood, Director of UKspace
Lizzie Greenwood, the new director of UKspace, shares her thoughts on her new job, the UK space industry and what lies ahead… […]
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Space, for international collaboration
Space, for international collaboration
4 – 10 October is World Space Week! This year’s theme looks at how space unites the world. When we think about […]
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FIA18 Recap – First UK Spaceport announced
FIA18 Recap – First UK Spaceport announced
As the dust settles on another Farnborough International Airshow, ADS is going to recap the series of important announcements and moments from […]
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Industrial Strategy successes must not be overlooked
Industrial Strategy successes must not be overlooked
Today The Guardian reports that some UK business organisations have joined with Opposition parties Labour and the Liberal Democrats in calling on […]
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The world’s first Gravitational Wave Space Observatory
The world’s first Gravitational Wave Space Observatory
Back in 2015 a scientific phenomenon was observed for the first time, one that was previously only alluded to by one of […]
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Will the UK launch its own Galileo?
Will the UK launch its own Galileo?
Last week saw increasingly active discussion of the UK’s future in Galileo, the EU’s global navigation satellite system. On Monday, the Defence […]
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Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals
Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals
This week saw the national finals of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge at BMFA Buckminster near Grantham. Schools from across the country […]
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Prosperity from Space: A British Success Story
Prosperity from Space: A British Success Story
Today UK Space published a Space Growth Partnership strategy document outlining the important collaboration between Government and industry when it comes to […]
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