tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-11-27T16:46:21+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/soil-moisture-and-ocean-salinity-smos 2024-11-27T16:46:21+00:00 Soil moisture and ocean salinity (SMOS) The mission makes global observations of the Earth's surface soil water content and the salt in the oceans. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/ukube-1 2024-07-05T14:00:05+01:00 UKube-1 The UK's miniature space tech pioneer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/first-launch-from-the-uk 2023-01-16T09:19:25+00:00 First launch from the UK The first orbital satellite launch from the UK was attempted in January 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-regulator-issues-virgin-orbit-licences-ahead-of-uk-launch 2022-12-21T07:00:00+00:00 UK space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch The UK Civil Aviation Authority issues the final licences to Virgin Orbit to undertake launch activities from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spaceport-cornwall-receives-first-ever-uk-spaceport-licence 2022-11-16T07:05:23+00:00 Spaceport Cornwall receives first-ever UK spaceport licence Establishing orbital launch capabilities in the UK is bringing investment and jobs into Cornwall and other communities across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/start-me-up-countdown-to-first-uk-satellite-launch 2022-10-11T11:12:54+01:00 Start Me Up: Countdown to first UK satellite launch Virgin Orbit’s carrier aircraft, ground support equipment, and rocket are set to arrive in Cornwall this week ahead of the first satellite launch from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/new-launch-contingent-liability-under-the-space-industry-act-2018 2022-07-19T11:05:00+01:00 New launch contingent liability under the Space Industry Act 2018 Explains that there are plans to create a potential contingent liability each time launch activity is conducted under the Space Industry Act 2018. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/countdown-to-launch-british-built-satellite-completes-line-up-for-first-launch-from-spaceport-cornwall 2022-07-18T14:01:00+01:00 Countdown to launch: British-built satellite completes line-up for first launch from Spaceport Cornwall A research satellite from RHEA Group, built by Open Cosmos, completes the line-up of satellites set to launch from Spaceport Cornwall this year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-partnership-between-the-us-and-uk-to-launch-new-era-of-spaceflight 2022-05-13T00:15:00+01:00 Landmark partnership between the US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in the process. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-embarks-on-new-era-of-spaceflight-with-launch-of-ground-breaking-regulatory-council 2021-11-25T17:08:38+00:00 UK embarks on new era of spaceflight with launch of ground-breaking regulatory council New Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council to give advice on regulations for UK space. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lift-off-for-uk-spaceflight-as-regulations-passed 2021-07-29T09:00:00+01:00 Lift off for UK spaceflight as regulations passed Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reaction-engines-secures-new-uk-government-funding-for-space-access-programme 2021-07-08T16:37:34+01:00 Reaction Engines secures new UK Government funding for Space Access Programme New government funding will help leading UK space technology company Reaction Engines bring low-carbon space propulsion one step closer tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-consultation-on-environmental-objectives-for-the-spaceflight-regulator-under-the-space-industry-act-2018 2021-06-28T10:23:19+01:00 Government response to the consultation on environmental objectives for the spaceflight regulator under the Space Industry Act 2018 Announcement of the release of the response to consultation on environmental objectives and guidance for regulators when exercising its spaceflight functions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-one-step-closer-to-spaceflight-launches-as-government-publishes-environmental-consultation-response 2021-06-25T10:21:58+01:00 UK one step closer to spaceflight launches as government publishes environmental consultation response New guidance released to help ensure space travel fits into a modern, greener Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/launch-of-competition-for-young-people-to-help-make-uk-spaceflight-history 2021-06-09T12:25:00+01:00 Launch of competition for young people to help make UK spaceflight history Next generation of space scientists inspired to create nanosatellite designs to support the UK's ambitious decarbonisation targets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-spaceflight-to-become-reality-as-government-provides-launchpad-for-spaceports 2021-05-24T00:15:00+01:00 British spaceflight to become reality as government provides launchpad for spaceports Satellites and rockets could launch from UK soil in 2022, with spaceports planned for Cornwall, Wales and Scotland. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-government-response-to-commercial-spaceflight-consultations 2021-03-08T11:51:00+00:00 The government response to commercial spaceflight consultations Announces publication of a government response to consultations on the space industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/space-launch-from-british-soil-one-step-closer 2021-03-05T00:15:00+00:00 Space launch from British soil one step closer In a giant leap in British spaceflight history, government publishes response to commercial spaceflight consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/government-consultation-on-environmental-objectives-for-the-spaceflight-regulator 2021-02-10T10:30:00+00:00 Government consultation on environmental objectives for the spaceflight regulator Publication of a consultation on environmental objectives for the space industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-small-step-towards-spaceflight-in-the-uk-as-government-publishes-environmental-guidance 2021-02-10T10:30:00+00:00 One small step towards spaceflight in the UK as government publishes environmental guidance Government launches consultation into the environmental impacts of spaceflight.