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Space-Based Solar Power: Science Fiction or Solution? YouTube video by RE:TV

Every day, many of our members are pushing the boundaries of innovation for the betterment of life on Earth. One of these companies is Space Solar. Discover how they're looking to develop and commercialise space-based solar power for clean, affordable energy on Earth. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvyx...

The mysteries of the dark universe are set to be revealed, thanks to cutting-edge UK science. 🌌🔭

New data from @esa.int's #Euclid mission includes details of galaxies experiencing strong gravitational lensing, helping scientists identify where dark matter is located.🔎

👉 gov.uk/government/n...

Space propulsion startup Magdrive raises $10.5m seed funding to enable a new era of sustainable space exploration Magdrive, the startup creating the next-generation of spacecraft propulsion, today announced its $10.5 million seed funding round led by pan-European VC Redalpine.

News: Oxfordshire-based start-up Magdrive, which is creating the next-generation of spacecraft propulsion, has announced its $10.5 million seed funding round led by pan-European VC Redalpine.

Full story: www.ukspace.org/magdrive-rai...

Farnborough Space Show: Pioneering Global Space Innovation Explore space innovations at Farnborough International Space Show. Connect with industry leaders in commercial, operational, and sustainable space.

A month today we'll be at the Farnborough International Space Show! It's set to be a great event, showcasing commercial space and connecting the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia.

Register for your free visitor pass: farnboroughspaceshow.com

#FISS2025

Just under a month until #SpaceCommExpo2025 on 11-12 March, and its debut at London Excel!

Don't miss out on this free event, which will feature an array of outstanding space industry leaders and companies.

Register for your tickets now: space-comm.co.uk

Today at #IgniteSpace we launched our new Start-up Working Group for those start-ups who are UKspace members. Recognising the value of our committees, we wanted to create a dedicated forum for these companies to network, knowledge share and identify opportunities for collaboration.

🌕 Thales Alenia Space signs contract with ESA to develop the #Argonaut Lunar Lander for cargo delivery. The lander will fly to the #Moon and land on its surface, assuring the European autonomous access to the Moon! ↩️
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Join the space race taking off in the UK Compared with the US and China, Britain’s space sector may seem small, but it is a powerhouse of innovation

In The Times today, Jane Hamilton takes a look at the breadth of careers opportunities in the UK space industry.

www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

#careersinspace #spacecareers

UK Space Agency and STEM Futures logos on a space background.

We're delighted to announce we're joining the STEM Futures Programme from the Government Office for Science! 🚀

Could your organisation help us support the next generation of UK space talent? 🛰️

Find out more and sign up! 👉 lnkd.in/ezEF9H37

Don't miss out on early bird tickets for this year's
UK Space Conference, taking place in Manchester on 16-17 July.🐦

Discounted tickets are available until Friday 31 January.

🎟️Register now: spaceconference.co.uk/2025/begin

#UKSpaceConference #UKSC2025

UKspace Policy Predictions for 2025 As we start a new year, UKspace looks into its crystal ball to predict some of the events that will impact policy in 2025.

As we start a new year, UKspace looks into its crystal ball to predict some of the events that will impact policy in 2025.

www.ukspace.org/policy-predi...

#ISAM #spacerace #spaceregulation #artificialintellgence #UKspacesector #2025predictions

Former UKspace Director, Lizzie Kerr, awarded MBE for services to the space sector Former UKspace Director, Lizzie Kerr, who led the organisation for nearly six years, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for her services to the space sector.

#ICYMI Congratulations to our former Director, Lizzie Kerr, who's been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for her services to the space sector. Lizzie transformed UKspace during her six-year tenure, before she retired in July 2024. www.ukspace.org/lizzie-kerr-... #NewYearHonours