Tag Archives: Space Agency

UKube-1 is Taking Shape

Posted on 23/05/2012 by M0TFO

UKube-1, the programme to launch the UK Space Agency’s first Cubesat mission, has reached an important milestone. Two payloads have now undergone pre-integration testing at Clyde Space’s facilities in Glasgow. Miniature satellite UKube-1, is a collaboration between the UK Space … Continue reading →

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50 years of the UK in space

Posted on 20/04/2012 by M0TFO

This is a year of momentous milestones in the life of Britain, ranging from Charles Dickens’ bicentenary to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Adding further significance to 2012 is the UK space industry, which has a golden anniversary to mark: the … Continue reading →

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UKube-1: 4 payloads

Posted on 27/03/2012 by M0TFO

  The UK Space Agency’s pilot programme has narrowed down from a total of 20 proposals to four payloads to fly on Ukube-1 from UK industry and academia. Payloads chosen include a CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) Imager Demonstrator, a specialist imaging … Continue reading →

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UK Space Agency boost for tomorrow’s tiny space tech.

Posted on 07/03/2012 by M0TFO

Sixteen UK space labs and companies are set to benefit from the latest round of the UK Space Agency’s National Space Technology Programme (NSTP) which will spur innovation in the fast-moving area of space technology known as ‘cubesats’. Artist’s impression … Continue reading →

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Open Mission Control Software for Satellite & Balloon Projects

Posted on 12/02/2012 by M5AKA

Open Mission Control is open source, open access software for monitoring and controlling small spacecraft or balloon projects. The software is designed to provide an application and framework that can be adapted quickly and easily to support a variety of … Continue reading →

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