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Articles tagged with: space
A new wave of moon exploration will rely on UK know-how
Transport
By Lord Willetts
A new wave of moon exploration will rely on UK know-how
There will be a lot happening for Britain in space in 2024, including a possible rocket launch from Shetland and a new generation of satellites commissioned by OneWeb. High on my list is Britain getting involved with lunar missions.
The case for public funding of astronauts weakens as robots improve
Technology
By Lord Rees of Ludlow
The case for public funding of astronauts weakens as robots improve
I’m old enough to remember the Apollo program – and Neil Armstrong’s “one small step” in 1969, just 12 years after the first Sputnik and eight years after Yuri Gagarin’s flight. I remember thinking, naively, that it might be only another decade or two before there were footprints on Mars.
Britain's first astronaut: The Helen Sharman interview
Technology
By Sophie Church
Britain's first astronaut: The Helen Sharman interview
Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, speaks to Sophie Church about the UK’s prospects in space, how ties with Russia ‘are not completely cut’ and why her historic role may be misunderstood
Providing the Power to Explore Partner content
Technology
By Rolls Royce
Providing the Power to Explore
Harnessing the unique properties of nuclear to advance space exploration and beyond.
Tobias Ellwood reviews 'The Moonwalkers'
Books & culture
By Tobias Ellwood MP
Tobias Ellwood reviews 'The Moonwalkers'
Briefly slip away from planet Earth and all our trials and tribulations with this incredible and profound immersive experience
The Andrew Griffith interview: 'Would I want to be the first minister in space?'
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Andrew Griffith interview: "Would I want to be the first minister in space?"
Britain is punching well above its weight in space, Andrew Griffith tells Tali Fraser, but it needs private capital to realise its full potential. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Minister Declares UK Ready For Lift-Off But Rules Out Moonshoot
Economy
Minister Declares UK Ready For Lift-Off But Rules Out Moonshoot
The space minister Andrew Griffith has ruled out sending British astronaut Tim Peake to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission.
'Space nerd' MP Mark Garnier on 'sexy' rockets and turning down Jeff Bezos
Technology
By Sienna Rodgers
'Space nerd' MP Mark Garnier on 'sexy' rockets and turning down Jeff Bezos
Sienna Rodgers talks to Space APPG chair Mark Garnier about his work with Britain’s pioneering spaceport, how rockets are ‘sexy’ and why he hasn’t gone to space yet
Space needs STEM stars: how education can fuel the UK's space economy
Technology
By Colin Macleod
Space needs STEM stars: how education can fuel the UK's space economy
This week is World Space Week and it may well be the last one with the UK as a purely Earth based nation.
The future is bright for the UK’s space ambitions
Home affairs
By Martina Blake
The future is bright for the UK’s space ambitions
The UK Space Agency has been at the heart of the United Kingdom’s growing space sector since it was founded in 2010.
A book of formidable detail: Lord Howell reviews 'The Future of Geography'
Books & culture
By Lord Howell
A book of formidable detail: Lord Howell reviews 'The Future of Geography'
Tim Marshall brings his much praised mastery of geography, politics and history up into the realms of the lawless final frontier of space
Why accelerating the UK’s space capability is critical to enhance national security, sustainability, and economic strengths Partner content
Defence
By Raytheon UK
Why accelerating the UK’s space capability is critical to enhance national security, sustainability, and economic strengths
There has never been a better moment than now to unlock the full range of benefits that space technology can provide.
Destination Space: How can we maximise the UK's potential? Partner content
Defence
By Total Politics Impact
Destination Space: How can we maximise the UK's potential?
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report focusing on space. Bringing together parliamentarians and industry experts, as they assemble their ideas to take the British space industry to new heights.
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
As the space sector flourishes, it’s time to take UK ambition to the stars
What we do next in outer space is crucial to the future of humanity and of our planet – and the UK has a vital role to play say experts and Parliamentarians.
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
Defence
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
To boldly go? UK aims to boost defence capabilities in space
The government’s first full Defence Space Strategy will not rocket the United Kingdom to the front of the space arms race, but it promises to be a launch pad for developing new satellite capabilities and domestic know-how in an increasingly important military domain.
Our ambitions for Galactic Britain must not get lost in space
Defence
By David Morris MP
Our ambitions for Galactic Britain must not get lost in space
In publishing its National Space Strategy, the government pledged to supplant Global Britain with “Galactic Britain”. It acknowledged the UK has for too long failed to embrace the opportunities the space industry offers. But, by placing our launch capability front and centre of the strategy – vowing to “capture the European market in commercial small satellite launch” as the first of its focal areas in its Ten Point Plan – the government has recognised the potential.
Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities Partner content
Education
By UKspace
Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities
Since entering Number 10, the Prime Minister has committed to levelling up, delivering a net zero economy and investing in innovative growth industries. It is no exaggeration to say that all of these agenda areas are dependent on space.
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
In an era of British retreat spearheaded by this most shortsighted government, collaboration with international partners must be championed. It's time we became an internationalist military leader once again.
The UK’s space journey is starting to take off
Energy
By David Morris MP
The UK’s space journey is starting to take off
As we look to rebuild the economy, the space sector can create hundreds of thousands of highly-skilled, technology-based jobs spread around the country.
Ministers have wasted £64m abandoning their 5bn home-grown satellite navigation system
Home affairs
By Chi Onwurah MP
Ministers have wasted £64m abandoning their 5bn home-grown satellite navigation system
The Government has also invested £400million in a satellite company that has no sat-nav capabilities. We cannot let them get away with this careless and slapdash approach.
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.