The Ultimate Guide to Space
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Space.
What to know about Space
SpaceTech encompasses the rapidly evolving technologies and innovations driving human activity beyond Earth. From satellite launches and broadband connectivity to AI-powered spacecraft and space-based computing, the tag covers the infrastructure and advancements shaping modern space exploration and utilization.
Exploring stories under SpaceTech reveals a dynamic interplay between startups, established aerospace enterprises, and international collaborations, highlighting the diverse applications of space technology. Readers can learn about the latest satellite deployments, ground-breaking research missions, cutting-edge communication networks, and the expanding role of AI and machine learning in space operations.
Following SpaceTech insights provides a window into how space innovations address real-world challenges—from improving global internet coverage, supporting climate and agriculture monitoring, to enhancing astronaut health and preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This tag invites curious minds to engage with the technology driving humanity’s ventures into the cosmos and its impact here on Earth.
UK Space News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
MicroCare appoints Sean Gallimore as Chief Operating Officer
The move gives the Connecticut maker of cleaning products a stronger hand in global operations as it pushes into electronics and medical markets.
TechWorks widens AESIN to aerospace, defence & more
The move opens the network to aerospace, defence and industrial firms grappling with the same software, security and systems challenges as automakers.
UK brings solar storm tools into live forecasting use
A £9 billion exposure to major space weather events is prompting earlier warnings for flights, GPS users and the electricity grid.
AccelerComm aids Eclipse Space's satellite architecture
The move could lower technical risk for sovereign satellite networks as Eclipse targets direct-to-device and broadband services from one platform.
Alfor picks Teesside for global HQ & conversion hub
The deal is set to bring 250 skilled jobs and GBP £50 million to Teesside, as Alfor builds a freighter conversion campus by 2027.
TechWorks launches semiconductor to systems summit
More than 500 delegates will gather as the UK deep-tech body seeks to join up chip design, manufacturing, systems and cyber security.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Space
Expert Columns
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
What DeFi Actually Built and Why Traditional Finance Is Quietly Adopting It
Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Recent Space News
Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.
Apricorn gains FIPS 140-3 validation for ASK3 drive
US federal buyers and regulated sectors gain a new option as Apricorn's ASK3 gets FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for encrypted storage.
IvedaAir draws defence & government interest worldwide
Defence contractors and government buyers are weighing a longer-endurance drone that Iveda says can support surveillance, safety and response work.
Quickparts lifts space & defence investment to USD $6m
New 3D printing systems will lift output by 40 per cent and give space and defence customers a backup if supply chains are hit.
EUMETSAT satellite completes Europe's weather network
Faster storm and wildfire warnings are now closer as the full Meteosat Third Generation weather constellation completes its first orbital set-up.
TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
The deal gives TCS a larger foothold in Germany and a five-year AI partnership with Porsche, pending regulatory approval.
Google flags Russian spies abusing real login features
Personal accounts used by researchers and officials are being hit by Russian-linked groups, exposing institutions to stealthy account theft and malware.
NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands
Unauthorised access could let attackers send arbitrary commands to spacecraft and instruments via NASA's AIT-GUI console, now fixed in version 2.5.2.
Rolls-Royce & TCS test hydrogen aero engine flight
The trial offers a step towards lower-carbon aviation, after a modified aero gas turbine completed a full flight cycle powered entirely by hydrogen.
Tokenised equities hit USD $2.4 billion as activity jumps
Rising trader activity and a 1.1 million-strong holder base suggest tokenised equities are gaining traction ahead of key US data and SpaceX results.
On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.
Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.
Florida SpaceTech firms join Seraphim investment push
Five early-stage SpaceTech firms in Florida will get mentoring and investor access as a UK-backed scheme seeks to speed fundraising.
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.
Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform
European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.
East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.
MHP Consulting UK marks a decade in automotive work
The Reading consultancy is broadening beyond carmaking after 10 years in Britain, as manufacturers push digital overhaul across sales and factories.
Opswat tests cyber kiosk in near-space balloon flight
The test suggests air-gapped security tools may be needed where cloud access and onsite support are unavailable, from space to remote industrial sites.