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Our latest Emerging Technologies Webinar focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations will be on Monday 14 S...
26/08/2026

Our latest Emerging Technologies Webinar focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations will be on Monday 14 September, 3:30 – 5:00pm.

The UK has set a target for routine BVLOS drone operations by 2027, but what would it actually take to meet it?

Join us for a live discussion bringing together perspectives from across the sector, on the technology, evidence, and airspace questions standing between where the UK is now and where it wants to be.

Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3SuAuHl

"…Flarebright has been able to leverage Satellite Catapult capabilities to create the credibility and connections that e...
24/08/2026

"…Flarebright has been able to leverage Satellite Catapult capabilities to create the credibility and connections that early-stage companies usually can’t easily on their own.”

The UK's approach to drone regulation is risk-based, so safety systems must be demonstrated with evidence. For smaller, younger companies, finding somewhere accessible to generate that evidence, to a standard a regulator will recognise, is one of the hardest steps between a working prototype and a certified product.

Our Drone Test and Development Centre enabled Flarebright to transform promising technology into a certification-ready solution.

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/4646WDX

The UK drone economy could be worth up to £45 billion by 2030, and the Government has set a course for routine Beyond Vi...
18/08/2026

The UK drone economy could be worth up to £45 billion by 2030, and the Government has set a course for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations by 2027.

The technology exists. The investment has been made.

So why is almost every commercial drone flight in Britain still an exception rather than the rule - and what would it take to change that?

Hear from our autonomy and drone experts in our most recent article now: https://bit.ly/4q6MmMp

Upcoming briefing call!The latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation is looking for applicants who can develop tech...
17/08/2026

Upcoming briefing call!

The latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation is looking for applicants who can develop tech to reveal hidden objects in walls, ceilings and floors.
The aim is to prevent unwanted surveillance, and the solution should enable imaging without damaging structures.
The aim of the challenge is to help national security prevent unwanted surveillance.
This is a 12-week funded challenge. The application deadline is 10 September.
To find out more, see: https://bit.ly/3TDiMls

Today the Electron Building closes its doors after more than a decade of service to the UK space sector.Since opening, t...
14/08/2026

Today the Electron Building closes its doors after more than a decade of service to the UK space sector.

Since opening, this site has provided a base for collaboration, innovation, and delivery across the industry, supporting the partnerships, programmes, and technical advances that have helped shape the sector's growth.

This September, the Catapult will relocate to a new home at Quad 3, Harwell Campus. Our team will operate remotely for a two-week transition period. Technical facilities will remain open throughout, with no impact on existing bookings.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new office soon.

Are you an SME with a bold, space-enabled solution ready for the defence domain?The Catapult invites you to apply for a ...
13/08/2026

Are you an SME with a bold, space-enabled solution ready for the defence domain?

The Catapult invites you to apply for a chance to pitch at our special Defence Satuccino event, held during Defence in Space 2026 - 27-28 October in London.

Selected applicants will pitch live to leading figures in the defence sector and conference delegates.

Apply now (applications close 31 August): https://bit.ly/4gp2Fkb

The ISAM Conference is back on 23 February 2027!Save the date for the third year of the In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, an...
13/08/2026

The ISAM Conference is back on 23 February 2027!

Save the date for the third year of the In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Conference, returning on 23 February to the ExCeL in London.

We're bringing together government, industry, investors, and innovators from across the space sector and beyond to shape the UK's ISAM strategy and accelerate the technologies that will define the next era of space infrastructure.

Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3Tm8MwJ

This week we hosted our annual Intern Showcase Event, celebrating the achievements of this year's interns at the Satelli...
12/08/2026

This week we hosted our annual Intern Showcase Event, celebrating the achievements of this year's interns at the Satellite Applications Catapult.

Throughout their placements they have contributed real insight and energy to a wide variety of projects.

The UK space sector's continued growth depends on a skilled, diverse, and forward-thinking workforce, and initiatives like this play a vital role in bridging the skills gap that our industry faces.

We are immensely proud of what this year's cohort has achieved, and we look forward to seeing where their careers take them next. Investing in emerging talent today is how we nurture the innovators, engineers, and leaders who will shape the future of the space sector tomorrow.

Congratulations to all our interns and thank you for your hard work, curiosity, and contribution.

In September the Catapult will move into a new home at Quad 3, Harwell Campus! The new office will provide a modern, fle...
11/08/2026

In September the Catapult will move into a new home at Quad 3, Harwell Campus!

The new office will provide a modern, flexible space designed to continue to support our role in helping the best UK space companies commercialise and scale, growing the UK economy and connecting innovation with the expertise, partnerships, and investment needed to enable a world-leading sector.

For more than a decade, our office has supported collaboration, innovation, and delivery across the UK space sector. It has been the base from which countless partnerships, programmes, and breakthroughs have been developed.

The Electron Building will close on Friday 14 August and the Catapult team will be working remotely for two weeks. Our technical facilities will remain open as usual with no change to your existing bookings.

The latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation is looking for applicants who can develop tech to reveal hidden objec...
10/08/2026

The latest challenge launched by HMGCC Co-Creation is looking for applicants who can develop tech to reveal hidden objects in walls, ceilings and floors.
The aim is to prevent unwanted surveillance, and the solution should enable imaging without damaging structures.
The aim of the challenge is to help national security prevent unwanted surveillance.
This is a 12-week funded challenge. The application deadline is 17 September.
To find out more, see: https://bit.ly/3TDiMls

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