UK Invests in Homegrown Space Tech to Boost National Resilience

Could The UK Become A Leader In Sustainable Space Tech?

When we speak of space, we’re no longer just referring to rockets and astronauts because now, broadband in rural communities mobile phone signals on trains and aircraft, and protecting the satellites that keep modern life running. This is the motivation behind the UK government’s latest £62 million investment in homegrown space technology. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the funding is going into satellite communications and …

UK government funding to boost domestic space sector ⋆ Electronics Weekly

The UK government is using its C-LEO and NSIP programmes to provide £62 million of funding to develop homegrown space technologies and boost the UK’s national resilience. And a further […] The post UK government funding to boost domestic space sector appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

UK Space Agency Unveils £62 million Funding Program Alongside £300,000 Joint Fund with Space Florida

The UK Space Agency has unveiled a new funding program at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow, pledging up to £62 million to develop homegrown satellite communications and space technologies. During the Airshow, UKSA also penned down a consequential agreement with Space Florida, establishing a £300,000 joint fund to help turn innovative ideas into commercial reality.

NewOrbit Urges Targeted UK Sovereign Allocation Toward Very Low Earth Orbit Capabilities Following £62M Government Space Funding – SatNews

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Reading-based satellite manufacturer NewOrbit welcomed the UK Government’s new £62 million funding package for the national space sector. Commenting on the strategic initiative outlined by […]

UK Commits £62M into Domestic Space Capabilities

The UK is putting money behind a simple proposition: It cannot afford to lease critical space capabilities.  The UK government announced £62M ($83.3M) in new funds Monday to develop domestic satcom and space technologies. The pitch is to foster dual-use capabilities that can both build commercial markets and enhance national security.  “Space is not just a scientific frontier; it is a strategic one,” Space Minister Liz Lloyd said at the Farnboro…

UK government to invest £62m into space tech industry

UK businesses, universities and researchers are to get access to more than £62m in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies. The UK businesses, universities and researchers are to get access to more than £62m in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies.