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Artemis: NASA awards SpaceX and Blue Origin with key contracts for lunar landers

As part of its Artemis campaign, NASA is increasing its efforts to sustain exploration of the Moon’s surface by awarding additional contracts to SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Brain innovation days 2024: Understanding the brain across a lifetime

Over 165 million Europeans are living with a brain disorder, this is an increased challenge that requires more attention and innovative solutions.

Satellite data key to tackling climate change, CEOS highlights at COP29

At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK Space Agency, in its role as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), delivered an important statement showing the importance of satellite data in monitoring and addressing climate change.

UK government announce £975 million investment to boost the aerospace industry

The UK Prime Minister supports the aerospace industry by providing £975 million to drive jobs and growth.

NASA’s economic and educational impact on California

In the 2023 fiscal year, NASA's investments helped support 66,208 jobs in California.

Funding to support biological engineering and physical science

New Government funding will help to support students and Universities, this package will support the next generation in biological engineering and physical science.

Singapore and China research and development

Read an update about research and development in Asia, including in Singapore, plus health innovation in China by LSBF's Professor Preethi Kesavan.

Cornwall: A hub for research, innovation and sustainability

Cornwall is emerging as a global centre for innovation and sustainability. The county is at the forefront of addressing critical global challenges, from climate change and human health to securing a sustainable supply of critical minerals.

UK government reveals £20.4 billion investment into R&D

The UK government allocated £20.4 billion for research and development (R&D) in its latest Autumn Budget.

The UK takes the lead in global earth observation

The UK has officially received the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), an influential international body dedicated to coordinating Earth observations...

EIC set to invest €1.4 Billion in deep tech and strategic technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is set to impact the continent's deep tech landscape with an investment of €1.4 billion in 2025.

UK scientists in the running for NASA’s $1 billion astrophysics mission

A new proposal involving UK scientists has been shortlisted by NASA as part of its next major astrophysics mission, potentially worth $1 billion.

A glimpse into the IC 3225 galaxy

Astronomers have recently started exploring the galaxy IC 3225 with their telescopes, this has shown a scene reminiscent of a cosmic cannonball moving through the universe.

Northern Ireland innovators encouraged to seize Horizon Europe opportunities

A gathering of top researchers, scientists, and businesses in Lisburn today aims to inspire more successful bids for Horizon Europe funding from Northern Ireland.

Goonhilly enhances deep space communications with new UK Space Agency contract

Goonhilly Earth Station, based in Cornwall, has secured a new contract with the UK Space Agency to strengthen space communications services.

NASA reveals New Probe Explorers proposals

NASA has recently announced a development in astrophysics: establishing a new class of missions under its Explorers Program: the Probe Explores.

European Innovation Council receives a record-breaking 1211 funding applications

European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator has witnessed an unprecedented surge in interest from startups and SMEs seeking funding, with the recent October cut-off receiving a record-breaking 1211 full applications.

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