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UK space domain awareness update reported elevated risks and re-entries
Quantum Technology Roadmap for Space covered 2035-2040
Quantum technologies are linked to UK space capability, with resilient timing and sensing, more secure communications and a longer-term quantum computing role.
AIRS set out ten-year UK space AI direction toward 2036
The UK Space Agency commissioned AIRS as a ten-year framework to guide AI adoption across the UK space sector, with a 2036 leadership reference.
UK Space Agency commissioned NSIP Pilot and ETP evaluations, 2025 and 2030
UK Space Agency invites applications for Unlocking Space for Business
The UK Space Agency is inviting end-user-led consortia to apply to a challenge-led competition focused on space-enabled data and services.
UK ADR mission to remove two satellites is world-first
UK ADR is described as a world-first mission to remove two defunct satellites, with launch listed for 2029 from Saxavord Spaceport.
UK Space Agency announces ESERO-UK grant competition
Unlocking Space for Defence and National Security programme developed
UK Space Agency commissioned independent in-situ resource utilization review
ESA created ExoMars; Mars orbiter studies atmosphere, rover plans surface work
Verified facts cover ESA’s ExoMars, a Mars orbiter’s atmospheric science, and planned Rosalind Franklin rover surface work.
PRIMA selected as first Probe Explorer
PRIMA, the Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, has been selected for development with 1,200,000,000 USD funding and a 2033 launch date.
ESA Extends Boost! Contract for RFA One First Flights
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has secured a €2.7 million ESA Boost! contract extension, with UK Space Agency backing, to prepare its RFA One rocket for two maiden flights from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, including imminent hot-fire tests and a subsequent launch.
SEAC advises UK Space Agency on space exploration
The Space Exploration Advisory Committee is described as external to the UK Space Agency and expected to represent community views.
PLATO remains scheduled for launch in 2027
ESA’s PLATO mission is still set for a 2027 launch, with UK institutions and companies holding key roles in cameras, data processing and science management.