News

We aim to update our news with funding opportunities, SPAN activities and those of our members.

29 September 2021

Space Scientists around UK welcome the new UK National Space Strategy

The Space Academic Network (SPAN), which provides a recognised voice of space scientists across the UK, warmly welcomes the recent publication of the National Space Strategy, issued by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. We...

09 August 2021

SPAN Inputs into House of Commons Science and Technology Committee

SPAN responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee call for evidence on the UK Space Strategy and satellite infrastructure.

09 August 2021

SPAN Inputs Into BEIS Draft Strategy

As part of a wide consultation of the academic community by BEIS for the National Space Strategy, SPAN consolidated inputs in a White Paper in June.

09 August 2021

SPAN’s Membership Grows

With the universities of Liverpool John Moores and Bradford, the number represented in SPAN reaches 40 with 8 national centres or research institutes also represented.

13 April 2021

UK Space Science: a summary of the research community and its benefits

A new report has been published on SPAN's website. Have a look at our Publications page.

03 March 2021

Time to change our relationship with space?

Chris Lee discusses future aspirations for space exploration. https://room.eu.com/article/time-to-change-our-relationship-with-space