The British Business Bank, alongside the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, has supported a significant fundraising initiative by Seraphim Space, the largest investor in space technology globally. This initiative has
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One of Britain’s leading space rocket companies is now at risk of collapse despite receiving significant government support. Orbex, which was awarded £26 million in loans last year, finds itself
Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, may soon proceed with a major stock market listing. Executives are reportedly assessing investment banks to
The British government has unexpectedly withdrawn its £200 million commitment from the groundbreaking Truths satellite mission, a decision which places the future of this pioneering European space metrology project in
Nasa’s Perseverance rover has uncovered mineral patterns on the Martian surface that may convincingly point to a biological origin, representing the most significant indication yet that Mars could once have
On April 9, 2025, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket scheduled to carry the first batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet network satellites was forced to cancel its launch
A Cardiff-based startup, Space Forge, is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing by launching an innovative robotic factory into space. The company’s oven-sized ForgeStar-1 satellite is scheduled to be sent into
Sir Richard Branson has expressed his aspiration to commence Virgin Galactic spaceflights from UK soil, with Cornwall emerging as a potential launch site. Speaking via video link from his private
Firefly Aerospace, a US-based space technology company, has successfully achieved a moon landing, securing its place in history as the second private business to conquer this feat. The mission, known
British electronics specialist Filtronic has witnessed a remarkable 10% surge in its share price following the announcement of a significant £20.9 million contract with Elon Musk’s SpaceX enterprise. The AIM-quoted
Donald Trump’s ambitious plan for a comprehensive missile defence shield, incorporating space-based laser technology, has sparked intense debate among defence experts and raised concerns about global nuclear stability. The programme,
In an unprecedented development within the commercial space sector, former US President Donald Trump has intervened in what he perceives as a critical space operations crisis, requesting Elon Musk’s SpaceX
SpaceX’s remarkable technological achievement on 13 October marked a pivotal moment in space exploration economics. The successful launch and recovery of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, demonstrated a significant
Amazon’s ambitious satellite venture, Project Kuiper, is intensifying its push into the British broadband market, setting the stage for a fierce competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink service. The programme, whilst
The International Space Station’s planned decommissioning in 2031 has sparked an aggressive competition amongst private enterprises seeking to establish commercial alternatives in Earth’s orbit. The ISS’s final descent into the
In a groundbreaking development for space exploration and solar research, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is poised to achieve an unprecedented milestone by making its closest-ever approach to the Sun on
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