Tag Archives: UK 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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‘Kinect’ STRaND-2 at UK Space Agency Conference

Posted on 27/04/2012 by M5AKA

On the anniversary of the launch of Ariel-1, April 26, the UK Space Agency and the Science Museum co-hosted a two-day conference celebrating 50 years of the UK in space. It brought together those who started the UK on the … 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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UKube-1 to launch in 2013

Posted on 20/03/2012 by M5AKA

The BBC report that the first satellite to be built in Scotland is due to be launched next year. BBC News say UKube-1 is being built at the West of Scotland Science Park in Maryhill, Glasgow and is expected to … Continue reading →

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