About us

We support the government to boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.

We nurture a thriving space ecosystem 鈥� a network of investors, scientists, engineers, academia and research labs 鈥� and a sector that generates an annual income of 拢18.9 billion and employs 52,000 people across the country.聽

Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who:聽

  • catalyse investment to advance space-based technology and maximise UK space sector growth 聽
  • deliver missions and capabilities that responsibly meet national needs and聽advance our understanding of the Universe聽
  • champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions and support a sustainable future聽

To achieve the greatest impact, we focus most of our resource behind eight delivery Priorities. These are:聽

  • launch: supporting satellite launch services from UK spaceports聽
  • sustainability: taking a leading role in keeping space safe and accessible now and in the future聽
  • discovery: supporting space science and exploration missions聽
  • innovation: investing in bold new technologies聽
  • levelling-up: boosting space investment and jobs across the country聽
  • Earth observation: studying our planet to drive discovery and tackle climate change聽
  • low-Earth orbit: delivering vital everyday satellite services聽
  • inspiration: inspiring new space customers, investors and the next generation聽

Read our鈥�Corporate Plan鈥痶o learn more about our Priorities.聽

Read our鈥�Respectful Behaviour Policy.

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