We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.
The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government’sNational Space Strategy.
We nurture a thriving space ecosystem – a network of investors, scientists, engineers, integrators, academia, and research labs – and a sector that generates an annual income of £17.5 billion and employs nearly 50,000 people across the country.
Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who:
- catalyse investment to advance space-based technology and maximise UK space sector growth
- deliver missions and capabilities that responsibly meet national needs and advance our understanding of the Universe
- champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions and support a sustainable future
To achieve the greatest impact in these three areas, we focus most of our resource behind eight delivery Priorities. These are:
- launch: supporting satellite launch services from UK spaceports
- sustainability: taking a leading role in keeping space safe and accessible now and in the future
- discovery: supporting space science and exploration missions
- innovation: investing in bold new technologies
- levelling-up: boosting space investment and jobs across the country
- Earth observation: studying our planet to drive discovery and tackle climate change
- low-Earth orbit: delivering vital everyday satellite services
- inspiration: inspiring new space customers, investors and the next generation
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We’re one of the largest providers of free debt advice and debt management plans in the UK and are trusted by some of the country’s largest employers, unions, lenders and voluntary organisations to help the people they work with successfully make their way out of debt.
We were originally set up to assist the police in helping their employees and this unique, partner-led perspective has driven our approach ever since. We’re committed to collaboration – to sharing our knowledge and best practice in order to raise the bar for debt support and achieve the very best outcome for every person who comes to us.
In short, we know debt.
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