This document expands the original concept of science targeted missions to all uses in Space. This document is a development of a SPAN White Paper put together in 2019 on so-called Sci-Sats.
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This paper outlines areas for further funding in academic institutions in the areas of Space Technology and Training under the auspices of the National Space Programme.
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This paper outlines a proposed strategy to address a critical lack of funding for UK university research in space science, engineering and technology.
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This paper describes the case for a Nano-Launcher programme of research and development and the case for student competitions in this area.
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To establish a National programme for the development of new World-leading science using small satellite technology and missions to accelerate and demonstrate UK leadership.
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A study into the nature and benefits of the UK's space science activity.
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SPAN hosted a workshop on potential dual use on December 5, 2022, at Leeds University. The workshop report is only available by sending a request to SPAN, specifying why you would like to view it.
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The SPAN team were delighted to be partnering at the 28th Biennial ELGRA 2024 Conference, which took taking place from the 3-6 September in Liverpool, UK.
28 August 2024
Discover what's happening across the Space Academic Network in our August updates...
07 August 2024
The SPAN team were in Farnborough for the International Air Show which had a dedicated Space Zone providing ample opportunities for meeting up with SPAN members, industry peers, Space Command, UK Space Agency, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade.
