{"id":19407,"date":"2022-03-15T16:08:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=19407"},"modified":"2022-03-15T16:08:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T16:08:57","slug":"british-space-technology-gains-significant-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/british-space-technology-gains-significant-funding\/19407\/","title":{"rendered":"British space technology gains significant funding"},"content":{"rendered":"
Science and Innovation Minister<\/span>,<\/span> George Freeman<\/span>,<\/span> has revealed a significant \u00a32m increase in funding for 13 novel space technology projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This government announcement has arrived during British Science Week which is currently taking place (11-20 March). British Science Week intends to encourage interest in and celebrate science, engineering, technology, and maths for people of all ages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The projects are wide-ranging, including the development of a Rolls-Royce power station for space that may be able to power the generation of water, breathable oxygen, and fuels for solar exploration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another of the projects intends to build novel imaging technology which is capable of enduring the elevated radiation levels on Mars. On top of this, one of the 13 projects will centre around developing a communications tool so that astronauts overcome with the delay in conversations between Mars and Earth. Engineers will also be able to establish a robot that will search for resources such as oxygen and water in Moon rocks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Science and Innovation Minister George Freeman commented: \u201cAs we celebrate British Science Week, I am pleased to announce this \u00a32 million package to support 13 new projects for the UK\u2019s brilliant scientists and engineers to help us take significant strides in space exploration and discovery.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIn addition to discovery breakthroughs, these projects will also ensure that people here on Earth benefit from new technology, including micro-reactor technology with the potential to support our Net Zero commitments.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Abi Clayton, Future Programmes Director<\/span> at <\/span>, <\/span>Rolls-Royce added: \u201cThe support of the UK Space Agency has been instrumental in enabling the continued progress of the Rolls-Royce Micro-Reactor development programme.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis shows the true value of public and private partnership as we bring together the space domain experience of the UK Space Agency with our own unique nuclear expertise. Together we can achieve ambitious technological firsts for the UK as we develop the power systems of the future.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The UK\u202fhas a core role to play in space exploration and has invested a staggering \u00a3180m over five years in the European Space Agency\u2019s global exploration programme in 2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through Airbus \u2013 a multinational aerospace corporation \u2013 the UK is\u202fleading on the Sample Fetch Rover, which will perform a significant role in the joint NASA\/ESA Mars Sample Return<\/a> mission, which is the first mission focused on bringing back samples of Mars to Earth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The UK is also backing international endeavours to return people to the Moon, with industry anticipated to\u202fbuild parts of the Lunar Gateway, the plan for which is a new space station that will orbit the Moon and enable us to get one step closer to human and robotic expeditions to the lunar surface.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFunding for British space technology<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Celebrating British Science Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Technological innovation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Paving the way in space exploration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n