Name
UK Space Agency
Description
The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government’s National Space Strategy.
We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £17.5 billion and employs 48,800 people across the country.
Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who help to:
- catalyse investment to support projects that drive investment and generate contracts for the UK space sector
- deliver missions and capabilities that meet public needs and advance our understanding of the Universe
- champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions, and support a sustainable future
To achieve the greatest impact in these three areas, we focus most of our resource behind eight delivery Priorities. These are:
- launch: supporting satellite launch services from UK spaceports
- sustainability: taking a leading role in keeping space safe and accessible now and in the future
- discovery: supporting space science and exploration missions
- innovation: investing in bold new technologies
- levelling-up: boosting space investment and jobs across the country
- Earth observation: studying our planet to drive discovery and tackle climate change
- low-Earth orbit: delivering vital everyday satellite services
- inspiration: inspiring new space customers, investors and the next generation
Read our Corporate Plan to learn more about our Priorities and plans for the next three years.
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