UK Space Agency

Unlocking Space for Investment is a UK Space Agency programme to drive private investment and growth in the UK space sector, and to boost economic prosperity.

Find out what companies need to know before applying for ACCESS programme funding.

Apply for the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme Funding Call 3: National Only Route.

The UK Space Agency is seeking three independent members of the EOAC to provide a wide range of views on all aspects of Earth Observation.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for UK-based research and development projects to develop innovative Earth Observation technologies.

The UK Space Agency is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest for the next round of the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF), a major investment programme designed to strengthen the UK's space sector through research and development infrastructure which will drive economic growth throughout every part of the UK.

The UK Space Agency Accelerator exists to drive growth in the UK space industry by creating backable, resilient founders and supporting them to sow the seeds of scale in their businesses.

Details of the UK Space Agency programme providing co-funding supporting high potential innovations development to catalyse investment for the UK space sector.

The UK Space Agency's National Space Innovation Programme invites proposals for UK-based space projects, with up to £20 million of support available.

The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2025 to 2026.

Following the success of previous UK Space Agency Climate Service Calls, a new round of small grants are now available to support the development of commercial UK-based services using satellite Earth Observation data.

The UK Space Agency seeks nominations for membership of its Discovery Advisory Committee for Science (DACS).

The latest terms of reference and membership details of DACS.

This is an ESA-initiated programme offering up to 100% funding for developing early technologies and innovations.

The UK Space Agency is announcing a targeted grant funding call, designed to support a small number of short-duration Incubator Studies for either Small Satellite or Cube Satellite mission concepts.

The UK Space Agency is seeking nominations for two new members of the Space Technology Advisory Committee (STAC).

The UK Space Agency is holding a Call for Proposals for the ESA Earth Observation programme, InCubed.

How to apply for the three funding opportunities or ‘Elements’ from the UK Space Agency for NavISP.

A report by the UK Space Agency outlining its vision for evaluating its impact and the way it supports the UK space sector.

The government’s requirements for Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

The UK Space Agency is looking to support postdoctoral research on critical science and technical preparation for the 3 UK instrument contributions on the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission: Enfys, PanCam and RLS.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in February 2026.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in March 2026.

This is a Call for Membership Nominations for the Expert Advisory Group on Future Mars Exploration for May 2026.

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) is a European Space Agency programme aimed at the development of new and innovative space technologies.

A register of the private interests declared by UK Space Agency board members.

Information about the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low-Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, and how to engage.

ARTES is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for commercial telecommunications products and services.

Apply for UK National Delegate support for the UK Space Agency Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Call 2: ARTES Only.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in January 2026.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in December 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in October 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in November 2025.

See an evaluation conducted into the UK Space Agency's Inspiration programme, commissioned in 2023.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in September 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in August 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in July 2025.

Apply for funding from the UK Space Agency to grow the space sector in Wales.

The Corporate Plan sets out the work the UK Space Agency will deliver in 2025 to 2026.

Final report on evaluation of the UK Space Agency's Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation.

An open call for expressions of interest in delivering future satellite innovation under the ESA ARTES Programme. The envelope of this call is £15 million.

A concise overview of the International Bilateral Fund's economic impact as well as its contributions for establishing partnerships across space organisations.

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector.

Evaluation of the UK's role in the Ariel space science mission.

Evaluation of the UK's role in the Comet Interceptor space mission.

Reviews of UK involvement in the James Webb Space Telescope and Solar Orbiter.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in June 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in May 2025.

Final report evaluating the performance of the Unlocking Space for Business project against its objectives.

Evaluations of the UK Space Agency's National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP).

Prepared as part of a study for the UK Space Agency by RAND Europe and Ipsos UK.

Early impact analysis of the UK's participation in the European Space Agency's General Support Technology Programme between 2019 and 2024.

The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025.

Since 2023, the UK Space Agency's Accelerator has supported 160 businesses across the UK, helping them enter the space market and take advantage of its wide-ranging opportunities.

This call invites proposals to explore the feasibility of potential UK-led scientific instrument concepts for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in April 2025.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for pilot projects to commercialise space solutions within the Financial Services or Transport & Logistics sectors.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in March 2025.

Supporting the development of Earth Observation-enabled climate services through small grants for pre-commercial UK-based EO services.

Apply for UK Space Agency funding for AI for Satcom and Ground Station Innovation.

This privacy notice sets out the standards that you can expect from the UK Space Agency when handling your personal information.

The purpose of this AO is to support academics who have been selected for groups and/or science teams, campaign science groups and other definition work relating to Exploration missions.

The UK Space Agency seeks nominations for the Chair of its Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC).

This report examines the effectiveness and impact of national activities in delivering national Space Domain Awareness services.

The UK Space Agency's National Space Innovation Programme invites proposals for UK-based space projects, with at least £17 million of support available.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in February 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend in January 2025.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend.

Exploratory review of potential impacts of climate change to space infrastructure.

The UK Space Agency's 2023 Gender Pay Gap report.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend.

A report on the UK Space Agency's spend.

61st Session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA)

A summary of the evaluation of the UK Space Agency's Centre for EO Instrumentation (CEOI) programme, launched in 2007.

The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 to 2024.

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2023 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector.

This report was issued in June 2024 and covers the time period 1 May 2024 to 31 May 2024 inclusive.

The Corporate Plan sets out the work the UK Space Agency will deliver in 2022 to 2025. Last updated: May 2024

The UK Space Agency works to ensure that its investment in space benefits the UK. The North Star Metric measures the total value of investment and income the Agency helps the UK space sector to raise.

The UK Space Agency seeks nominations for membership of its Space Programme Review Panels (SPRPs).

This infographic compiles recent research underpinning the importance of investing in space-related activities within the UK.

The UK Space Agency are seeking nominations for a new member for the Space Technology Advisory Committee (STAC).

A government consultation on a range of issues relating to orbital liabilities and insurance, in response to the June 2022 call for evidence.

The UK Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest from industry representatives to sit on a Planetary Protection Advisory Panel.

The UK Space Agency funds a competitive scholarship scheme to support UK citizens who wish to attend the International Space University's programmes

Lessons learned following the UK's first ever orbital launch in January 2023.

The government has announced up to £47 million to boost activity and innovation in the UK earth observation sector this financial year (2023 to 2024), building on the investment package of almost £200 million announced in 2022.

The UK Space Agency invites funding proposals from suitably qualified organisations to undertake high impact investment focused activities and interventions.

A page about privacy and the UK Space Agency's Education Programme, in response to a request for information.

The UK Space Agency is requesting information from the community on possible payloads as part of the UK Space Agency/Axiom Space mission.

A report summarising the 10 technical concepts for delivering Positioning, Navigation and Timing services developed under the Space Based PNT Programme.

The report assesses the benefits of GNSS to a wide range of sectors of the UK economy and assesses the economic impact various levels of disruption to GNSS.

The UK Space Conference 2023 is taking place from 21 - 23 November, at the ICC in Belfast.

A report into space skills across UK businesses, government and academia.

This roadmap will guide UK Space Agency decision-making by focusing on technologies where UK-based academia and industry are leading or well-placed to lead.

The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 - 2023.

The UK Space Agency's SCIF will award more than £50 million in matched funding to companies and academic institutions to boost the UK’s space R&D infrastructure.

The UK Space Agency is continuing to provide small grants to support the development of pre-commercial UK-based climate services using satellite Earth Observation data.

The purpose of this AO is to support science research that utilises data from current Mars exploration missions to enhance the UK’s capabilities and cross-disciplinary approach to planetary science.

A guide to the UK spaceflight programme which aims to enable commercial markets for regular, reliable and responsible access to space from UK spaceports.

A guide to UK spaceports from the UK Space Agency.

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2022 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector.

The UK Space Agency commissioned The Aerospace Corporation UK Ltd to evaluate the SABRE Programme grant. This report presents the findings of that evaluation.

The UK Space Agency is looking to provide small grants to help the UK develop business-viable ideas that use space data in a climate-related application.

An opportunity to join the Catalysing Investment Working Group to help shape the UK Space Agency's approach to maximising investment into the UK space sector.

An executive summary of a Technopolis report on UK investment in the European Space Agency.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for funding to support the development of world-class UK space clusters.

Find out how to apply for the UK National Delegate support for the ESA ARTES Partnership Programme Phase 1 call for ideas from the UK Space Agency.

Find out further information for those selected for the Statement of Intent of previous Call for Bilateral Space Science and Exploration Missions.

The UK Space Agency is inviting applications from UK companies for the “Opening Space with 5G” and “5G Hub at Harwell” calls.

The UK Space Agency is inviting applications from organisations that are interested in developing their launch technology, products, services or capabilities.

A report on the UK Space Agency's International Partnership Programme (IPP) from 2016-2022.

Find information and guidance on how to apply for the UK Space Agency's Spaceflight Competition Fund for rocketry competitions.

This Framework Document sets out the broad governance framework within which the UK Space Agency and BEIS operate.

The UK Space Agency announces a new funding line for a Space Science and Exploration programme featuring bilateral agreements with international space agencies.

The UK Space Agency is seeking a new Chair for the Science Programme Advisory Committee.

The UK Space Agency's Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 - 2022.

The UK Space Agency announces an opportunity of a two-stage competition for ideas for experiments for development and flight on the International Space Station.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for new space exploration projects.

How to apply for UK National Delegate support for the ESA Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Programme.

The UK Space Agency seeks nominations for the Chair of its Space Exploration Advisory Committee (SEAC).

A research paper commissioned by the UK Space Agency on the impacts of public space investments, including spillover benefits.

The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2021 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector.

A selection of international memoranda of understanding (MOU) and statements of intent.

This Announcement of Opportunity closes at 5pm on 1 April 2022 (or earlier if all funds have been awarded).

The UK Space Agency anticipates making at least £65,000 available under its ‘Space for All’ community funding scheme for financial year 2022–2023.

The SBEE Act 2015 requires the government to publish a Business Impact Target (BIT) in respect of qualifying regulatory provisions.

The SBEE Act 2015 requires the government to publish a Business Impact Target (BIT) in respect of qualifying regulatory provisions.

This is a call for proposals for the 2022 Mars Science Announcement of Opportunity.

The UK Space Agency report Gender Pay Gap for 2021.

The UK Space Agency report Gender Pay Gap for 2020.

The UK Space Agency are seeking nominations for the position of Chair to the Space Technology Advisory Committee (STAC).

This is an announcement of opportunity to invite proposals for space technology research and development projects.

Full report for the UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency seeks nominations for membership of its Science Programme Advisory Committee (SPAC).

Apply for a share of up to £800,000 in funding from the UK Space Agency to develop ideas for space debris removal missions. Deadline extended to 19 July 2021.

Closing date for full proposals is 4pm on Monday 26 July.

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

A register of space objects where the UK is the “launching state”.

The UK Space Agency anticipates making at least £65,000 available under its ‘Space for All’ community funding scheme for financial year 2021–2022.

This Announcement of Opportunity closes at 5pm on 29 April 2021 (or earlier if all funds have been awarded).

Seeks views on the draft regulations and guidance documents needed to operate a spaceport or to carry out spaceflight activities from the UK.

The draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Artemis Accords signed between NASA and space agencies from multiple international partners.

This National Space Innovation Programme International funding call offers co-funding to industry, academia and research organisations who are looking to take forward international collaborations.

These reports contain the results of research into Space Surveillance and Tracking in the UK.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for activity to develop the maturity of an early-stage local space cluster in line with its ambitions to grow the space sector across the whole of the UK.

The NSIP is the UK Space Agency’s programme to support the development of innovative products, services and technologies that have application in the space sector.

All of the information required to submit a grant proposal to advance research into space surveillance and tracking. The deadline for applications is 10 July 2020.

This is a call for ad hominem members for the UK Space Agency Earth Observation Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2020.

This expanded Announcement of Opportunity closes at 17:00 on 19 June 2020 (or earlier if all funds have been awarded).

This is an ESA call for participating scientists to work on NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission, with UK Space Agency funding.

Aiming to support planetary exploration science to enhance the UK’s capabilities and cross-disciplinary approach.

The UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme is running a call for proposals to select 1 successful bid (that can include multiple organisations) to deliver a “satellite-enabled data services for public policy” course.

All of the information required to participate in the UK Space Agency's SatelLife Competition 2020. The deadline for applications is 3 March 2020.

A register of space objects where OSA licences have been issued but where the UK is not the “launching state” for that space object.

The UK Space Agency anticipates making at least £65,000 available under its ‘Space for All’ community funding scheme for financial year 2020–2021.

This call has now closed.

The free to attend Space Applications networking event hosted by the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency returns on 14 January 2020.

The UK Space Agency invites proposals for ideas utilising satellite Earth observation (EO) data to enable solutions for asset management challenges on nuclear decommissioning sites.

This call is led by the UK Space Agency, supported by ESA.

A report measuring the effectiveness of the Principia campaign and its impact on the nation.

A summary report measuring the effectiveness of the Principia education campaign and its impact on the nation.

Galileo, the satellite navigation system being built by the EU and ESA will offer many services, including the Public Regulated Service (PRS).

This executive summary summarises the points in the main Space Innovation and Growth Strategy report.

A detailed impact assessment of the outer space act licensing process, identifying where it can be improved.