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https://bit.ly/3GyGPpu 09-03-2017 16:30:44
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Andy Start, π¬π§ National Armaments Director and CEO of Defence Equipment & Support, visited UK Space Command yesterday. Andy met members of the National Space Operations Centre team. We then discussed threats and operations in space, and how Ministry of Defence π¬π§ is developing new space capabilities π°οΈ


Pleased to welcome the National Armaments Director and head of Defence Equipment & Support to UK Space Command yesterday. Space is increasingly vital to the country's security and prosperity. We will need the National Armament Director and his team's help to deliver our growing space capabilities.

π°οΈ SKYNET is Ministry of Defence π¬π§βs satellite communications capability providing strategic, high-quality, and reliable communication services on land, sea, and the air to our Armed Forces and allies, which is vital to our security. πΉπLearn more about SKYNET below.

The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) has released the April 2025 report on the threats from space debris. π°οΈπ In April there were: β‘οΈ 92 re-entries β‘οΈ 2,620 in-space collision warnings β‘οΈ 118 more registered objects in orbit. Read more π gov.uk/government/newβ¦







20% of the UK's GDP relies on satellite services and the space domain is increasingly contested. The Strategic Defence Review recognises this critical domain. Maria Eagle MP visited the National Space Operations Centre where civil and military teams protect UK space interests.


Ministers from Ministry of Defence π¬π§ and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have opened RAF High Wycombe's National Space Operations Centre facility. The Strategic Defence Review recognises space as a critical sector for national security and prosperity, and recommends greater cross-government prioritisation.



We are delighted to announce the Orpheus contract - this satellite mission will gather vital data on the effects of #spaceweather We have awarded the Β£5.15m #satellite contract for this mission to Astroscale UK & Europe gov.uk/government/newβ¦ Ministry of Defence π¬π§ Astroscale
