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Space Research and Technology in United Kingdom
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Space Research and Technology sector based in United Kingdom. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Satsure
SatSure is an innovative decision analytics company HQ'ed in Bangalore, India, and offices in Philadelphia, U.S, and Liverpool, U.K. At SatSure, we leverage advances in satellites, machine learning and big data analytics to provide answers to large area questions across the sustainability next of agriculture, infrastructure, and climate action. SatSure’s platform enables combining of satellite imagery with weather, IoT, social and economic datasets, among many others to generate timely, location specific actionable insights.
51 to 200 staff
Archangel Lightworks
Archangel Lightworks is a laser communications company building high-volume, secure, wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. Today, space and terrestrial networks are not well-connected leading to insecure, insufficient, and vulnerable infrastructure. Nearly 3 billion people are unconnected and many more are under-connected. Subsea cables, which form the backbone of global network infrastructure, are at risk from climate disaster and bad actors. Links between satellites, which offer an opportunity for resilient connectivity, and the ground are reliant on radio, which is bandwidth constrained, finite and not secure. Archangel Lightworks was set up to solve the space-ground connectivity problem. Wireless laser communications (lasercom) technology offers new solutions; however, adoption of the technology has been slow due to availability concerns, lack of interoperability standards, difficulties associated with lasercom on the move, and high production costs. Our tech solves these problems. We are driving down the size, weight, power & cost (SWaP-C) of optical ground equipment to make space-ground lasercom available and affordable. Our core product, TERRA-M is a miniature optical ground station which is approximately the size of a mini fridge. Compared to traditional networks such as radio, the TERRA-M allows more licence-free data transferred at low probability of detection (LPD) and low probability of interception (LPI). TERRA-M brings deployable, resilient connectivity to wherever it is needed, solving some of Earth’s most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Archangel Lightworks is based in Oxford, UK.
11 to 50 staff
Eolas Insight Ltd
EOLAS Insight is a consultancy-driven SaaS business specializing in geospatial intelligence solutions. By combining our expertise with our modular and customizable software platform, THEIA, we enable clients to reduce their reliance on GIS-intensive workflows while enhancing their geospatial capabilities. Our approach simplifies access to advanced technology, keeps clients at the forefront of innovation, and mitigates risks by standardizing and pre-configuring workflows.
1 to 10 staff
Value.Space
Value.Space is a technology company that uses satellites to conduct assessments for commercial properties and infrastructure globally to improve risk assessment, deformation identification and disaster prevention. Value.Space combines InSAR technology, artificial intelligence for pattern recognition, predictive analytics and satellite imagery to provide infrastructure monitoring reports for commercial assets and critical infrastructure that are accessible for stakeholders across different industries. Value Space is one of the leading insurtech companies in its vertical and was part of Cohort 4 of the Lloyd’s Lab – the insurtech accelerator programme within Lloyd’s of London. It is also currently part of the first cohort of the UK-US Insurtech Corridor - the cohort of businesses chosen by the UK Government with the highest potential to disrupt the US insurance market.
11 to 50 staff
Frontier Space
At Frontier Space we’re breaking down barriers to space; changing space from being the final frontier to your next horizon. We advance biotechnology developments by enabling biomanufacturing and R&D in space. Our team of space engineers and life scientists are industrialising on-orbit manufacturing through our in-space bioreactor platform and providing microgravity R&D service via our autonomous lab-in-a-box, SpaceLab.
1 to 10 staff
Spaceflux
Spaceflux is a UK-based seed-stage company founded in 2022 with the aim of tackling the problem of space congestion in view of rising satellite deployment. Leveraging on our proprietary optical sensor network and a unique, AI-driven analytics platform, we provide unparalleled tracking and mapping services for space objects. Our dynamic analytics can offer actionable insights about objects’ characteristics and behaviors derived from static image data. Catering primarily to satellite operators, governments, and the insurance industry, our goal is to reduce congestion and create a safer space environment. We are driven by an exceptional team and thrive on innovation.
11 to 50 staff
Surrey Space
This is the home of the Surrey Space Institute – our new and ambitious, pan-university interdisciplinary hub. We’re channelling the expertise of the Surrey Space Centre – our world leading Centre of Excellence in Space Engineering – and its astonishingly successful spin-out, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited. Launched in 2025, the Surrey Space Institute harnesses forty-five years of Surrey satellite leadership to power bold, cross-disciplinary breakthroughs for today’s pressing challenges. Working across engineering, law, bioscience, AI and beyond, we build missions that safeguard Earth’s resources, shore up critical orbital infrastructure, and unlock new frontiers for explorers en route to the Moon, Mars and beyond. We work hand in hand with government, companies and universities, locally through Space South Central and through strong national and global partnerships, to push research from concept to orbit. By expanding Surrey’s renowned degrees, short courses and live mission opportunities, we cultivate the skilled minds that tomorrow’s space sector needs. Through our SpaceCraft programme, our doors are open to organisations including businesses and colleges who can use our facilities and expertise to create space-flight equipment and conduct space experiments. SpaceCraft also enables students and companies to develop practical engineering skills through training. Follow us to keep space resilient, hear of the latest space innovation and watch our launchpad for human discovery take shape. See the Surrey Space Centre website at
11 to 50 staff
Tracsis Geo Intelligence
Tracsis Geo Intelligence is specifically structured with a focus on Earth Observation, Sustainability, and the UK market. With a sister company in Compass Informatics, Tracsis Geo Intelligence leverages a wealth of expertise and experience to deliver a comprehensive suite of geospatial solutions. Tracsis Geo Intelligence empowers organisations to achieve both increased efficiency and safety by automating and analysing geospatial data. Businesses can then optimise resource utilisation, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. With a deep understanding of the UK market, Tracsis Geo Intelligence delivers these tailored solutions to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by your company. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, sustainability, and governmental. Having operated as IconGeo (The Icon Group Ltd) for over 20 years specialising in the Earth Observation industry, this knowledge and experience has been rebranded to focus on the Tracsis Geo Intelligence core aims.
51 to 200 staff
Astrostructures Ltd
As thermal and mechanical hardware-focused experts, we empower our clients to develop reliable, high-quality space instruments and subsystems. From requirements generation and concept development to qualification, acceptance, and hardware testing, we ensure every step is seamlessly executed. Our approach is straightforward and driven by expertise. With a diverse skill set and a commitment to excellence, we offer end-to-end support throughout the entire lifecycle of your project. From initial analysis and design to manufacturing, assembly, and full thermal and mechanical qualification, we are your trusted partner at every stage. By collaborating with specialist UK manufacturers, we deliver tailored solutions that meet the highest standards. Our services include: Analysis: Thermal, structural Design: Thermal, mechanical, MGSE/TGSE Manufacture & AIT Support Assembly & Integration Testing: Thermal, mechanical Process Qualification for custom parts and processes Partnership & Support in securing project funding While our primary expertise lies in thermal and mechanical design for the space sector, our experience with extremely high and extremely low temperatures extends to other industries. We have a proven track record in the renewables/energy storage and medical sectors, as well as in scientific exploration and space applications. Alongside hardware design and testing capabilities Astrostructures has excellent expertise in thermal and mechanical material behaviour, especially in extreme temperatures and hostile environments including thermal resistances across boundaries.
1 to 10 staff
European Astrotech Ltd
EUROPEAN ASTROTECH LIMITED is an airlines/aviation company based out of Aylesbury, United Kingdom.
11 to 50 staff
General Electric Company
Space Technology is a primary focus of the organisation, driving the Space Economy.
201 to 500 staff
Innovaspace
SPACE WITHOUT BORDERS - This is the philosophy driving InnovaSpace. InnovaSpace actively promotes the creation of a globally inclusive and diverse network of entrepreneurs, professionals and researchers linked by the common theme of the human presence in space and other extreme environments. InnovaSpace goals are to promote and conduct technological and scientific research and development, education and outreach initiatives, and innovative and entrepreneurial projects to further advance and disseminate the creation of new knowledge for the benefit of humankind, both in space and on Earth. The focus of InnovaSpace actions and initiatives is broad, considering work, collaboration and partnership with governments, industry, academia and the general public, for we are all stakeholders in the future of space exploration.
1 to 10 staff
Bioorbit
BioOrbit is space manufacturing company developing hardware for the large-scale crystallisation of protein drugs. Our grand aim is to develop a pharmaceuticals factory in space within the next 10 years. We are dreaming big and making it happen. In-orbit demo early 2025. Accelerators (most recent first)- Airbus Accelerator Cohort 1 - Seraphim Space Accelerator Mission 12 - ESA BSGN Life Sciences - ESA BIC UK - UK Space Agency LEO Accelerator If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to business@bioorbit.space
1 to 10 staff
Space Aye
At Space Aye, we are revolutionising how you interact with the world and understand your surroundings. We are the only way to identify assets and people, in real-time from space. Unlike traditional maps supported by outdated, historic satellite images, Space Aye enables identification of people, vehicles and objects in a real-time satellite image, not just on a map. This game changing capability is powered by our inter-continental patents and technology, which merges IoT (Internet of Things) data such as imagery, video, location, biometrics and audio from smart devices with cutting-edge real-time satellite imagery in multiple formats. Our unique process combines two exponentially growing capabilities: Real-Time Earth Observation, while identifying the billions of IoT devices within those images. Everything. Everywhere. Now. Making real-time satellite imagery accessible, more specific and more actionable, helping to pave the way for mass-market adoption and more effective commercialisation of space. With simplified ordering, universal image formats, and seamless IoT data integration, we provide actionable insights that are transforming multiple industry sectors, enabling smarter, faster decisions that save time, money and lives. Space Aye - Everything. Everywhere. Now.
1 to 10 staff
Prospero Fellowship
We are a fellowship encouraging university students to become leaders in the UK space industry
1 to 10 staff
X-Project
Advanced research
10001+ staff
Spaice
SPAICE is an AI software company dedicated to Space & Defense, enhancing autonomous, real-time decision-making on edge for complex missions in harsh environments. We provide multi-sensor, multi-platform Situational Awareness, scalable state estimation (even if uncooperative or completely unknown), and optimal Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Our technologies support autonomous space missions, scalable space logistics, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, and crewed-uncrewed teaming (CUC-T).
1 to 10 staff
Ucl Space Society
UCL's only society for students who are interested in exploring the future of science, technology, business, and humanity in the space domain.
11 to 50 staff
Space Health Research
Space Health Research is at the forefront of the new space age. We specialise in analogue missions that simulate the exploration of space. Our aims are to accelerate the application of space research to benefit life on Earth and inspire the next generation of space health professionals. We have four objectives – 1. Research health in space to catalyse innovation and technology. Conduct international health policy analysis and evaluation. Provide consultancy for Governments, organisations, and healthcare services. Inspire and educate the next generation of space health professionals. Mission – our mission is to lead the development of new off-world health systems to drive research, innovation, and development to benefit humankind. Vision – we see a world in the new space age where health and technology are available to everyone, regardless of their background.
11 to 50 staff
Space4climate
Space4Climate is a public-private-academic partnership working collaboratively to ensure a seamless supply chain for climate data from space. We support the UK’s world-leading climate community to deliver, sustain and make use of climate information from space, enabling it to be integrated “as standard” in a variety of climate services for global economic and societal benefit.
1 to 10 staff
3s Northumbria Ltd
3S Northumbria Ltd, located in Northumberland, is dedicated to providing Sustainable Space Solutions grounded in the principles of a circular economy for space and evidenced through assured space situational awareness (SSA). A firm believer in the need to preserve the benefits provided from space and satellite operations the company builds upon > 25 years of experience in government, military and commercial space surveillance and tracking and SSA to develop expertise, ideas and missions in space sustainability. Working closely with NE academia 3S Northumbria is committed to developing the skills and experience necessary for a healthy NE Space economy and to ensuring “Space is for everyone".
1 to 10 staff
Alkaline Group Uob
We research Atomic Clock Physics and Quantum Enabled Radar at the University of Birmingham. Some of our research projects include- Iq clocks - Long Range Interaction of light scattering from Ultracold Sr atoms - Space Optical Clocks - Quantum Enabled Radar - MoSaiQC - ICON - Transportable - Mystique -Possible! We are a member of the UK Quantum Technology Hub. Our aim is to assist our industry partners in bringing quantum technologies out of the lab and into real-world applications. Find out more about our updates via our posts here, or via our website at:
11 to 50 staff
Durham University Spaceflight
We are a society of students at Durham University, who are passionate about all things space. We aim to provide an environment in which our cohort can develop their interest in space through hands-on projects, concurrent R&D, and networking with industry professionals. Engaging in the local community is an important aspect of shortening the gap between education and careers in the space-sector. As such we assist a richer STEM education system by bringing the UK Space Design Competition to local schools.
51 to 200 staff
Earth Space Sustainability Initiative
The Earth∞Space Sustainability Initiative brings together industry, academia, governments, international organisations, with the finance and insurance communities to ensure that space continues to support the environmental, economic and scientific interests of current and future generations. To achieve these goals, the Earth∞Space Sustainability Initiative will develop sets of Space Sustainability Principles that will facilitate the establishment of the Space Sustainability Standards. These will be the global, transparent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space sustainability standards, recognised by the finance and insurance communities and internationally by policy makers. The award of a Space Sustainability Standard will be a meaningful, world-leading acknowledgement that an individual, company or organisation has met ESSI’s requirements of space sustainability in key strands of the Space Sustainability Principles. In developing these principles through a wide ranging dialogue, ESSI will listen to a diverse set of opinions from across the space sector. It will access commercial, industrial, academic and cultural considerations. In this way, it will endeavour to make sure that its sets of Space Sustainability Principles are based upon common human values.
1 to 10 staff