06 May 2020
China launches prototype spacecraft on maiden flight of Long March 5B
..., which has been especially developed for China's manned space program, blasted off Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan...its “predetermined orbit”, said officials at the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). "We are excited to witness the liftoff of...
22 September 2021
Prestwick deal with Astraius opens door for satellite launches
... and talent that will act as a catalyst to stimulate economic activity around space, boosted by multi-million pound Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Ian Annett, UK Space Agency (UKSA) Deputy CEO stated: “This partnership declaration is a sign of great...
18 June 2019
Israeli space tech firm hiSky expands to the UK
... business and create the high-skilled jobs of the future." UKSA funding is allocated through the European Space Agency (ESA). This is targeted to support the development of hiSky’s satellite receiving terminals, operations and management software for...
02 October 2019
First look at China's new spacecraft capable of deep-space travel
... have said the country is looking to carry out in the 2030s. According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the new spacecraft will utilise the country’s Long March 5B heavy-lift rocket to make an uncrewed ...
01 March 2021
Turkey to build a rocket launch site in Somalia to support Moon 2023 landing
...end dependence on foreign systems. Satellite production activities will be conducted under a single authority coordinated by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and will allow Turkey to “gain a higher share from the world satellite market by enhancing our...
07 August 2020
UK space launch sector builds foundation for collaborative future
... sector, including both industry and academia, attended each of the virtual sessions. Government agencies - including the UK Space Agency, Civil Aviation Authority, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, the Ministry of Defence, the...
