UK Space Agency Awards Over £380,000 to Tackle Growing Space Debris Threat

UK space agency funds new studies to tackle global space debris challenges

The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK’s leadership in global space sustainability efforts The funding supports ten technical studies that contribute directly to the work of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), the principal international forum coordinating scientific research on space debris risks in Earth orbit. International collabor…

UK Space Agency Awards Over £380,000 to Tackle Growing Space Debris Threat

In a significant step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations, the UK Space Agency has announced funding of more than £380,000 for 10 technical studies aimed at addressing the challenges posed by space debris. This initiative supports international research through the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), highlighting the UK’s commitment to global space safety.