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Advancing knowledge, improving lives and driving growth​ 

Driven by our focus areas in Earth observation, resilient society and space science and exploration, we deliver multidisciplinary programmes that deliver scientific research, technology development and mission support.

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Our science drivers

Earth Observation

Earth Observation

Harnessing Earth observation to monitor, understand, and protect our planet for future generations.
Resilient Society

Resilient Society

Protecting our planet and infrastructure by turning space science into real-world resilience.

Earth Observation

Earth Observation

Exploring the Universe to unlock its secrets and inspire innovations that transform life on Earth.

Explore our programmes of work

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Astrophysics

Driving the development of ground based and space-borne astronomy facilities carrying out research in areas ranging from exoplanets to cosmology.
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Camera Systems

Developing next-generation CCD camera electronics and image sensors to support the study of planetary bodies, Earth observation and space weather activities.
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Centre for Environmental Data Analysis

The Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) serves the environmental science community by the provision of data centres,...
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Disruptive Space Technology

Accelerating the adoption of new technolgies in the space domain through demonstrations of scientific or commercial potential.
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Exoplanet & Planetary Science Instrumentation

Delivery of major instrument programs in astronomy instruments (with focus on those related to exoplanets) and planetary science instrumentation.
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Ground-Based Astronomical Instrumentation

Developing ground-based optical and NIR instrumentation for the study of evolution of stars in the local and distant Universe.
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Heliospheric Physics

Development, operation and scientific use of visible‑light imaging instruments that observe the solar wind, outer corona and inner heliosphere.
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Millimetre-Wave Technology

Developing space‑deployable quantum sensors and related technologies for applications in Earth observation, planetary science, space weather and fundamental physics.
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Optical Systems Calibration and Validation

Developing capabilities for calibration and validation of satellite sensors, particularly for use in Earth observation missions.
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Quantum Sensors and Technology

Developing space‑deployable quantum sensors and related technologies for applications in Earth observation, planetary science, space weather and fundamental physics.
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Remote Sensing

Developing advanced schemes to generate multi‑year global datasets of atmospheric trace gases, aerosols and clouds from satellite observations.

Solar Physics

Leadership in space‑based solar spectroscopy, delivering high‑quality observations of the Sun’s corona and enabling international research into solar atmospheric processes
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Space Data, Operations and Archiving

Providing the design, development and operation of data handling systems and long-term curation of results from space science missions.

Space Domain Awareness

Creating capability for Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) and operational space weather monitoring and forecasting.
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Space Plasma and Exploration

Supporting scientific research and instrument development of multi-scale magnetispheric processes and M-I coupling through data exploitation.

Space Weather and Heliophysics

Leading UK efforts to understand, monitor, and prepare for the effects of space weather through scientific expertise, national...

Spectroscopy

Advancing the development of novel spectrometers and chemical sensing technologies for remote and in‑situ applications.

Delivering the work

Experienced in the delivery of space and ground-based projects – our have teams support every stage of a mission with expert capabilities and state-of-the-art facilities

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Our capabilities

Expertise across technology, engineering, data science, and research to deliver real-world impact.
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Our facilities

Providing industry, government and academic partners access to world-class facilities and expert support.

Let's work together

Get in touch to learn more about how we can utilise our expert teams to ensure the successful delivery of your project.

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