Sentinel To Be Launched

Sentinel-2B was launched at 01:49 GMT on the 7th March from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. It’s the second of a constellation of optical satellites which are part of the European Commission’s Copernicus Programme. Its partner Sentinel-2A was launched on the … Continue reading

Is the UK Space Industry in good health?

Last week the UK Space Agency issued its latest report on the Size and Health of the UK Space Industry, covering 2013/14 and 2014/15. There are a number of eye-catching headlines, but this broad-brush approach means that there are a … Continue reading

The UK Space industry is healthy, but is it understood?

Last week the UK Space Agency released the Executive Summary of its biennial report into the Size and Health of the UK Space Industry. It gives a positive overall picture with the industry having a turnover of ÂŁ11.3bn in 2012/13; … Continue reading