th<\/sup> Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.<\/p>\nSecond phase of investment for international space projects<\/h3>\n The new funding marks the second phase of investment awarded through the UK Space Agency\u2019s \u00a320m International Bilateral Fund.<\/p>\n
The first phase, awarded in August 2023, funded 32 projects up to \u00a375,000 each. The projects entered into a highly competitive process for further funding from Phase 2.<\/p>\n
Dr Paul Bate, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency, said: \u201cThe projects supported by our International Bilateral Fund champion the best of British innovation, while strengthening our ties with the wider space community.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we can break new ground, further our understanding of the Universe and use the vast power of space to protect and benefit lives on Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n
UK-Australia Space Bridge<\/h3>\n The International Bilateral Fund has been bolstered by a co-funding commitment from the Australian Space Agency, worth AUS$3m.<\/p>\n
Australia supports projects such as Aquawatch-AUK, led by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. This project uses disruptive space technologies to develop a world-class integrated water quality monitoring and forecasting system.<\/p>\n
Head of the Australian Space Agency Enrico Palermo said: \u201cThis funding builds on the collaboration fostered through the UK-Australia Space Bridge.<\/p>\n
“By working with our international partners like the UK, we can continue to grow the Australian space sector while delivering outcomes that benefit communities in both of our nations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phase 2 projects<\/h3>\n The international space projects that have been allocated funding include:<\/p>\n
Rolls-Royce Submarines Limited (UK) and partners BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC (US) – \u00a31.2m<\/h4>\n The project aims to identify optimum technologies for a fission nuclear system that balances flexibility for a range of space power missions.<\/p>\n
The technology will maximise performance whilst minimising programme and technical risk.<\/p>\n
University of Leicester (UK) and partners from the UK, US, and Japan – \u00a3800,000<\/h4>\n The project will identify a range of mission opportunities for UK space nuclear power technologies.<\/p>\n
Vertical Future Ltd (UK) and partners – \u00a31.5m<\/h4>\n Development of a state-of-the-art controlled environmental agriculture facility for optimal plant growth in space to support missions and experimentation.<\/p>\n
The international space project will adapt learnings from current and future experiments on the International Space Station to ensure feasibility.<\/p>\n
XCAM Ltd (UK) and partners The Open University (UK), University College London (UK), Teledyne UK Ltd (UK) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (India) – \u00a3500,000<\/h4>\n Development of a new X-ray imaging instrument which will study the X-ray emission from Earth\u2019s aurorae.<\/p>\n
This project is part of ESA\u2019s Theseus programme and represents the first demonstration of this new technology in a space mission.<\/p>\n
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