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RAF pilot chosen for Virgin Orbit small satellite launch

Air October 10, 2019

Virgin and the RAF have chosen an RAF pilot for the Virgin Orbit small satellite launch programme. Flight Lieutenant Mathew Stannard has been chosen by the RAF and Virgin for the small satellite launch programme. He is expected to join the programme next year after UK and US regulatory approvals. The next ...

Anne-Marie Trevelyan addresses the UK Space Conference

Air October 3, 2019

Minister for Defence and Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan addressed the UK Space Conference in Newport, South Wales. Anne-Marie Trevelyan explored threats and challenges and opportunities in her speech at the Space Conference, as well as reiterating the government’s pledge to increase defence budgets. She also explored the dangers that increased space exploration ...

DSTL announces satellite station

Air July 22, 2019

DSTL has announced a new satellite station in Portsdown West as part of the MOD’s space programme. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has acquired a site in Prtsdown West for a new satellite station. The station will control satellites in low-Earth and geosynchronous orbits and forms part of the ...

Defence secretary outlines space programme

Air July 19, 2019

The Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has spoken about the  MOD’s ambitious space programme in a speech at the Air and Space Power Conference. Penny Mordaunt detailed how the UK has promised £30million for the MOD’s space programme and how Joint Forces Command will be changed to Strategic command to cover air, ...