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Our BAE Systems Digital Intelligence space team has a history of space innovation. Following our acquisition of In-Space Missions, we are now accelerating the pace of our space technology development. Keep up with our news and insights by signing up to our newsletter.

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British designed satellites successfully launched in space

A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation’s ability to protect against modern threats.

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Evaluating the threat of malicious insiders on space supply chains

Given the current climate of geopolitical tension and uncertainty, combined with the influence of the space sector to defence and national security, space is a prominent target for malicious insiders.

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Giving secondary school students a taste of space

As a Space team, one of our core areas of focus is working with schools and educational organisations to encourage the next generation of talent to consider careers in STEM and space.

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Making Space: Rachael Hoyle talks about why her new role is out of this world

Jenny Pask, Communications and Marketing Director discusses all things space with Rachael Hoyle, as she settles into her new role as Director of Space.

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How can we enable gender mainstreaming in the space sector

The United Nations’ new toolkit is designed to help improve gender diversity across all stages of the space programme lifecycle, so how can the sector leverage the framework to drive accelerated action?

How we're collaborating with GISTDA on next-generation earth observation capabilities

Our space team is working with Thailand’s Space Agency and Space Research organisation to help develop next generation earth observation capabilities.

Meet our new space leadership team

We are announcing an exciting next chapter in our space story: the establishment of our new integrated Space Leadership Team and business unit.

Developing space skills in 2024: It's not all rocket science

As the space sector continues to evolve, understanding the range of skills that will be required to help drive future growth is critical.

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The role of space in the future digital battlefield

With the modern battlefield continuing to evolve at pace, we look at the growing importance of the space domain to military operations.

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How can the UK exploit dual-use space capability

Although leveraging dual-use comes with a challenge, building alignment between government and industry and streamlining procurement processes offer two tangible solutions

Why do we need digital transformation in space?

We take a look at the potential technologies that could be applied to space and some considerations to keep in mind.

How can we create new economies in space?

Why industry collaboration, building for the future and regulations are all critical to the future of the space economy.

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The significance of space for multi-domain defence operations

Space has become fundamental to our way of life. Paul Spedding explains why it is so important to national security and Defence, and how we can put theory into action.

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