UK Space Agency

Space Agency and Office • Member since 1987

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The UK Space Agency, an executive agency of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, 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 £18.6 billion and employs 55,000 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

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