UK Space Agency

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

Representatives in IAF Committees

• MAHESHWARAPPA Mamatha
  Space Systems Committee (2024-2027)
• Ratcliffe Andrew
  Committee on Space Security (2024-2027)
• Turnock Graham
  Committee on Space Security (2024-2027)