British space programme14 Jun 2025Island's secret role in British space programmeDuring the Cold War, top secret testing was carried out above the iconic Needles.14 Jun 20259 Oct 2024Students' wildfire detection satellite wins top awardThe student team developed software allowing the satellite to pinpoint exactly where fires occur.9 Oct 20243 Oct 2024Faulty fuel filter caused failed rocket launchAn investigation found that a fuel filter had dislodged from its normal position.3 Oct 202422 May 2024Airbus UK to build satellite to monitor Sun stormsThe spacecraft will give earlier warnings of conditions that produced the recent auroral lights.22 May 20241 May 2024Glasgow company makes history on the moonAAC Clyde Space provided technology to the first probe landed on the moon by a private company.1 May 202425 Mar 2024UK Space Agency to expand with four new basesThe agency will open new headquarters as well as regional offices in England, Scotland and Wales.25 Mar 202413 Mar 2024Scientists further explore habitability of MarsFunding could let scientists in Aberdeen create technology to produce liquid water on the planet.13 Mar 202423 Nov 2023Space and defence firms get Autumn Statement cashThe government pledges millions to Airbus in Stevenage, URA Thrusters in Aylesbury and the Open University.23 Nov 202325 Oct 2023Plan to send all-UK astronaut mission into orbitUS company Axiom may need one experienced astronaut among four-strong crew, with Tim Peake tipped for role.25 Oct 2023...
