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SPAN provides a voice for space-related research in the UK in the fields of Earth Observation, Space Engineering and Space Science.

The network is actively looking to grow and expand to provide a single body to represent the academic community working in research either of or from space. SPAN operates a Board and Working Group structure. The Board meets three times per annum with representatives of the UK Space Agency, Research Councils and UKSpace in attendance. Moreover, it acts proactively to coordinate a balanced response to current imperatives such as government or parliamentary consultations or more general issues. The working groups meet approximately four times per year and welcome new members.

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06 December 2024

Exploring the Universe: UK’s Role in NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory

The SPAN team attended the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) – UK Community Workshop at The Open University, led by Martin Barstow and Jesper Skottfelt. The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is NASA’s next flagship space astronomy mission, building on the legacy of Hubble, Webb, and Roman, to search for Earth-like planets and potential signs of life. […]

SPAN Whitepaper: Academic View on the Future of Space Policy and Funding

The Whitepaper, now available from SPAN, covers and I hope reflects academic views on funding gap implications, membership of ESA, need for a strong national and bilateral programmes along with comments on links to industry and some general points.

Space Science in Context Conference

Space Science in Context (17–18 October, 2024) is returning for its third year! SSiC is a FREE, cross-disciplinary conference on outer space and society...