London Space Finance

24/04/2024

🔭🌠 Exciting News from Space! 🚀 NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object, has been reached again! 🛰️ Venturing an incredible 15.1 billion miles from Earth, this iconic probe, launched in 1977, embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery. Here's to the wonders of the universe and the enduring legacy of Voyager 1! 🌟

Engineers finally received a status update from the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after identifying the cause of the aging probe’s five-month communication issue.

23/04/2024

🚀✨ Embark on a journey through space exploration with the UK Space Agency's fascinating infographic! From satellite launches to groundbreaking discoveries, it highlights the incredible contributions of the UK's space sector to science and technology. Dive in and explore! 🛰️🔬

19/04/2024

A growing number of businesses across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, insurance and climate-change mitigation, would drive the new and expanding space economy.

LONDON: The global space economy is projected to expand to $1.8 trillion by 2035, marking a threefold increase from $630 billion in 2023, new research by the World Economic Forum has found. Published on Monday, the report highlights that growth is anticipated to outpace global GDP rate by nearly twi...

18/04/2024

"Exciting news alert! 🚀 BAE Systems and Portsmouth University have joined forces to launch the UK's first-ever Space Degree Apprenticeship! 🌌 This groundbreaking program will train the next generation of space professionals, blending academic study with hands-on experience. Read more about this innovative initiative here "

The University of Portsmouth is set to offer the UK’s first ever degree apprenticeship for space systems engineers in conjunction with Hampshire-based BAE Systems. Apprentices will learn on-the-job...

15/04/2024

📅 Tomorrow 🚀On April 16th and 17th and Centre National d'Études Spatiales will be hosting a hybrid online & in-person industry event regarding the continued digital transformation and extraordinary maintenance opportunities at Europe’s Spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais.💻 Registration for the event platform is now available online 👉

12/04/2024

🌟 Today, we commemorate a significant milestone in space exploration history!

On April 12, 1981, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Columbia on the STS-1 mission, inaugurating the era of reusable spacecraft.

This historic event transformed space transportation and opened new frontiers for exploration. Join us in honoring the brave astronauts and visionaries who made this groundbreaking achievement possible!

11/04/2024

🚀Only 2 weeks to go and 20 tickets left for our exclusive event!

Join us in London, a leading global hub for space finance! With a surge in investment and a thriving ecosystem of startups, the city is at the forefront of driving innovation in the space industry. Our event is an exclusive opportunity to meet with industry experts, share knowledge, and exchange information.

Registration for the event is available online 👉

10/04/2024

🌟 Breaking News! London is making waves in the space finance arena. A recent BBC article highlights the city's emergence as a global hub for space finance, signaling a new era of innovation and exploration. With increased investment and a thriving startup ecosystem, London is paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in space technology. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!

London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.

05/04/2024

🌍 Exciting news! The UK is investing up to £60 million in satellite constellation ideas through the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme. 📡 This initiative aims to elevate UK satellite communication technology to new heights. Don't wait - apply before May 8th! Find out more in the link.

Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global satellite launches in 2023.

28/03/2024

Up to £60 million is now available for UK satellite constellation ideas.

Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme will build on the UK's satellite heritage, boosting UK satellite communication technology into the future.

Up to £60 million is available for innovations that will help boost the UK’s satellite communications sector, following the record number of global satellite launches in 2023.

25/03/2024

Charting the Course: A Look at Recent Space Industry Investments

The final frontier is attracting major investments! Space Systems, a deployable space structures manufacturer, recently completed a £3 million funding round on the back of tripling its revenue.

These investments highlight the growing confidence in the space economy's potential. What are your thoughts on these developments? Share your insights in the comments below!

Oxford Space Systems Limited has completed an equity investment round of c. £3 million to fund growth opportunities that it has identified in the UK and export markets. The funding round was...

22/03/2024

Launching objects into space is a complex process that requires the efforts of many skilled people.

To send a person to the moon, nearly half a million individuals worked on the Apollo missions. A little less than 10% of these people worked directly for NASA, while the rest were a large group of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, all working together to achieve a common goal. Today we encourage you to take a brief journey through space's history in this infographic by .

From Sputnik's launch in 1957 to the following five decades, space has transformed our world in many ways.