tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-19T09:39:50+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-plays-leading-role-as-landmark-mission-launches-to-unlock-secrets-of-earths-magnetic-shield2026-05-19T09:39:50+01:00UK plays leading role as landmark mission launches to unlock secrets of Earth’s magnetic shieldUK scientists and companies are at the heart of a pioneering mission, launched into orbit today, that will transform our understanding of how Earth is protected from the Sun. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-20262026-05-12T10:30:57+01:00How we protected the UK and space in April 2026This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-march-20262026-04-24T13:00:49+01:00How we protected the UK and space in March 2026This report was issued in April 2026 and covers the time period 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/space-worms-uk-scientists-launch-microscopic-crew-into-orbit-to-support-future-moon-missions2026-04-11T13:12:09+01:00Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missionsBritish scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel - and support ambitions to reach the…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-space-companies-pioneer-next-generation-satellite-communications-with-spacex-launch2026-03-30T16:05:34+01:00Scottish space companies pioneer next-generation satellite communications with SpaceX launchThree new satellites built in Scotland launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, marking a significant step forward for UK leadership in laser communications, spacecraft manufacturing, and the operation of satellite c…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-february-20262026-03-19T14:54:42+00:00How we protected the UK and space in February 2026This report was issued in March 2026 and covers the time period 1 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/14-million-funding-boost-to-power-uk-space-technology-innovation2026-03-19T12:00:00+00:00£14 million funding boost to power UK space technology innovationUK businesses can today apply for a share of up to £14.7 million in funding from the UK Space Agency, unlocking new opportunities to develop cutting-edge space technologies and strengthen the UK’s industrial capability.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-agency-signs-landmark-agreement-with-ukraine-to-strengthen-civil-space-cooperation2026-03-18T09:52:00+00:00UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperationA landmark agreement between the UK Space Agency and State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) will open a new chapter in civil and commercial space cooperation between the two countries.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-microgravity-research-centre-opens-in-swansea2026-03-06T11:34:07+00:00National Microgravity Research Centre opens in SwanseaThe UK’s first National Microgravity Research Centre has been completed at Swansea University, marking the successful delivery of a £13 million project part-funded by the UK Space Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-uk-space-agency-the-medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency-the-regulatory-innovation-office-and-the-civil-avia2026-03-05T10:13:14+00:00Joint Statement from the UK Space Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Civil Aviation AuthorityUK Space Agency, MHRA, RIO and CAA set out support for in-orbit manufacturing of pharmaceuticalstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sets-out-world-leading-pathway-for-space-manufactured-drugs2026-03-05T10:13:00+00:00UK sets out world‑leading pathway for space‑manufactured drugs Patients could benefit from more effective, higher quality and longer lasting medicines as the UK sets out a clearer route to bring drugs manufactured in space safely to market.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/space-firms-to-scale-up-and-thrive-in-britain-with-government-backing-for-bolder-strategy2026-03-04T15:37:29+00:00Space firms to scale-up and thrive in Britain with government backing for bolder strategyA bolder approach to space strategy will see £500 million allocated to national programmes to back high-growth technologies and help British companies scale and compete on the international stage.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-lloyd-speech-at-space-comm-expo-20262026-03-04T12:59:28+00:00Minister Lloyd speech at Space-Comm Expo 2026Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at Space-Comm Expo 2026 on Wednesday 4 March 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sets-sights-on-40-billion-satellite-communications-market-with-fresh-investment2026-03-04T00:01:03+00:00UK sets sights on £40 billion satellite communications market with fresh investmentBritish companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in government funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced today, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-january-20262026-02-19T16:39:00+00:00How we protected the UK and space in January 2026This report was issued in February 2026 and covers the time period 1 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-agency-offers-young-people-launchpad-to-space-career-with-new-internship-programme2026-02-10T11:13:00+00:00UK Space Agency offers young people launchpad to space career with new internship programmeThe UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship programme offering 50 paid placements across the UK space sector to give young people hands-on experience and industry exposure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-studies-for-manufacturing-advanced-materials-in-orbit2026-02-09T09:17:46+00:00New studies for manufacturing advanced materials in orbitLife-saving medicines, optical fibres and semiconductors could be made in space to benefit people and businesses across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-agency-investment-helps-launch-cutting-edge-electric-propulsion-lab2026-02-06T09:59:00+00:00UK Space Agency investment helps launch cutting-edge electric propulsion labA new laboratory that will help UK companies develop and test the engines powering the next generation of satellites has opened at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/paul-bate-to-step-down-as-uk-space-agency-ceo2026-02-02T13:00:00+00:00Paul Bate to step down as UK Space Agency CEODr Paul Bate will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency at the end of March 2026.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-facility-to-boost-uk-space-smes-opens-with-39-million-government-backing2026-01-30T11:32:26+00:00New facility to boost UK space SMEs opens with £3.9 million government backingA new facility designed to help small businesses thrive in the UK space sector has opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site, backed by £3.9 million from the UK Space Agency.