Mango Space retweeted
Will #HS2 be useful? Yes. Will it cost >£100B? Yes. Could we upgrade whole of GB rail infra for <10% of that by redesigning #signalling? Yes. So why not?
#HS2 is shovel-ready. Ready to deliver a new railway which also upgrades 3 major lines. Ready to provide more seats on more trains. Ready to level-up the country by creating jobs and growth all along the route. Find out why other options cannot provide the benefits of HS2.
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Mango Space retweeted
Congratulations to John Abbott on being appointed CEO of @SatAppsCatapult! 👏
We look forward to working closely together. 🤝
The Satellite Applications Catapult today announces that John Abbott has been appointed as our new CEO. John joins us from the Real Estate Registry, Saudi Arabia, and has a background in geospatial tech, digital transformation, and supporting start-ups: ow.ly/QHl550PpMYs
Mango Space retweeted
Are you working on #pnt in the UK defence sector? The Royal Institute of Navigation are hosting a seminar on Defence PNT. (details on the link below).
In addition to experienced and senior professionals the event is open to early…lnkd.in/e9jcheR3 lnkd.in/ewttqRTr
Mango Space retweeted
It’s @SpaceCraigUK kicking off @spacegovuk first #spaceinvestmentforum run by @CosmonautsLtd. Catch him while you can! 🇬🇧 🛰
Mango Space retweeted
Tomorrow from 9.30am we are holding a second follow-up session to our UK space strategy & UK satellite infrastructure report. We are hearing from @SaxaVord_Space @HyImpulseTech @orbexspace @UK_CAA
@GeorgeFreemanMP on UK launch sector prospects.
More:
committees.parliament.uk/eve…
Mango Space retweeted
Delighted that @cabinetofficeuk has wasted no time in changing former @beisgovuk space ambition to “build the world’s most innovative space economy” as UK’s vision 🇬🇧🛰🥇 #spaceUK @spacegovuk – at Havant, England
The UK is at the forefront of space exploration, with 47,000 experts in the sector🚀
The Cabinet Secretary visited @spacegovuk to speak to their scientists and engineers about how they are delivering on the Government's ambition to build the world's most innovative space economy
Mango Space retweeted
Is this the one due out at midday?#nationalspacestrategy 🇬🇧 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Mango Space retweeted
A huge privilege & honour to be asked by the PM @10DowningStreet to take on the Minister for Science, Research + Innovation Portfolio @beisgovuk & join the PM’s Science Cabinet Committee. We have a historic opportunity to unleash UK science & innovation for post-Covid Recovery🇬🇧
Mango Space retweeted
Congratulations to @TheBordonRocket and the entire @Heads_InSpace team on this significant news. We wish you every success as part of the wider @BAESystemsplc group.
We’ve acquired In-Space Missions, which develops, manufactures and operates satellites. In-Space Missions strongly complements our existing #space technology and it’s an exciting move to help strengthen our sovereign UK space offering.
Find out more ➡️ baes.co/qM5v50G9vB6
Mango Space retweeted
We're funding short, three-month projects with up to £15,000 each to help develop bold new space ideas. 🚀
We welcome applications from those new to space technology, as well as established businesses, academics and non-profits.
Read more and apply. 👇
gov.uk/government/news/new-f…
Mango Space retweeted
Bharti Global exercises call option to inject a further $500m into @OneWeb, bringing total funding to $2.4bn & taking Bharti's stake to ~39%, with the UK government, France’s @Eutelsat_SA & @SoftBank each at ~19%. Still in discussions with 3 more investors, decision due in July.
Bharti injects further $500m in space start-up OneWeb on.ft.com/2T8SYPf
Mango Space retweeted
.@CommonsSTC extends deadline for its consultation into #NationalSpaceStrategy until 1 July - get your thoughts in!! 🛰 🇬🇧 🌍
Replying to @CommonsSITC
We have extended the deadline for our call for evidence for our inquiry into UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure.
Read the terms of reference and submit by Thursday 1 July: committees.parliament.uk/cal…
Mango Space retweeted
This week we announced £2m of funding through @ESA to UK companies playing key roles in future Moon missions. 🌑
UK communications and navigation tech could be part of @NASA's planned lunar return by 2024.
🌍🚀---------- 🌑🛰️
#ForwardtotheMoon 👇
gov.uk/government/news/new-g…
Mango Space retweeted
We are hiring - join our great team based in Alton!
hr.breathehr.com/v/finance-a…
Mango Space retweeted
We're launching a 10-week scheme to to boost the UK’s space businesses. 🚀
Together with @ESparkGlobal and @UniStrathclyde, the Business Accelerator will offer free virtual sessions to help UK space companies grow. 🛰️
More info 👉 entrepreneurial-spark.com/sp…
Mango Space retweeted
Following a number of requests, the #SizeAndHealth survey has been extended to Jan 18th. If you have not yet responded, hopefully this might help – even if you can only provide a partial response, as any/all information is valued and welcome:
smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SizeAndH…
Mango Space retweeted
Our Space Based #PNT Programme #SBPP has joined @ipagov’s Government Major Projects Portfolio - indicating a step change in status, assurance and accountability. 🛰️
View progress, along with other major programmes such as @DefenceHQ's #Skynet6, here 👉 gov.uk/government/collection…
Mango Space retweeted
🚨 NEW: Innovation Focus Area:
🧑🔬We are seeking Quantum augmented Position, Navigation and Timing Sensing capability proposals that reduce reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
💷Funding available.
#Quantum #research #science
Details 👇
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Mango Space retweeted
Are you a consultant within the space sector looking for a new challenge? Do you specialise in #earthobservation or #SatComms? Several new exciting opportunities have arisen within @SatAppsCatapult to work with the three Centres of Excellence around the UK bit.ly/3kB8wDC
Mango Space retweeted
UK public bodies to again have budgets set for 1 year, rather than out to 2024/25, creating (continuing) difficulties in planning ahead - an issue for a long term policy area like space.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…























