Opportunities for UK businesses in space are expanding with the launch of the Contracts for Innovation opportunity

Are you a company that reaches into space? Or are you confident that you have the capability?

The UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Defence team and the National Space Operations Centre have announced an exciting range of contracts for those ready for the challenge.

This opportunity focuses on developing innovative approaches for characterising resident space objects (RSOs) that improve existing data quality within the BOREALIS system.

Mission brief:

• Total funding envelope: Up to £750k

• Expected number of projects: 3 to 5

• Indicative project value: £120k to £250k

• Expected delivery date: By 31 March 2027

The UK’s ambitions in space need effective collaborators. Full application details are available through the tender notice here.