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UK Space Agency launches up to £362M programme to develop UK homegrown satellite communications and space technologies, backed b

At the Farnborough International Airshow, the UK Space Agency announced a new funding programme worth up to £362 million to develop domestic satellite communications and broader space technologies. The initiative is paired with a joint fund alongside Space Florida to accelerate collaboration and commercialization.

Discovered 2026-07-23T00:13:47.405843-07:00 | 2026-07-23T00:13:47.405843-07:00

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  • The UK Space Agency’s up-to-£362M funding pool signals near-term scale-up for UK satellite communications capabilities and related space technology development.
  • A joint fund with Space Florida ties UK funding to US state-level and industry collaboration, shaping which constellations, terminals, and ground-segment projects can win support.
  • With the announcement made at the Farnborough International Airshow, the programme is likely to influence supplier pipelines and partnership strategies across the satellite value chain.

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