Blog, News and Updates

25.01.2021

Twitter

You asked, we listened, its here. Skyrora Online Merchandise store is now live! Check it out: https://t.co/EcqeEQBAcQ #Skymerch #Storelaunch https://t.co/qbf3lHdh8T

22.01.2021

UK Space News

Application Powered by Satellites to Identify City-Wide Loneliness Levels in the UK

Leeds City Council has adopted the government-backed application which aims to confront levels of loneliness through access to essential support services for the most vulnerable and socially isolated.

22.01.2021

Satellite Uses

Using Satellites to Detect Elephants from Orbit

Researchers at the University of Oxford Wildlife Conservation Research Unit and Machine Learning Research Group, have combined satellite imagery with artificial intelligence capabilities, in order to detect and count African elephants (Loxodonta africana).

19.01.2021

Twitter

Skyrora Merchandise Store. 6 days. Who's ready? #Sneakpeek #Shoplaunch https://t.co/XqKXRmBCGS

14.01.2021

Satellite Uses

Contribution of Cloud Analysis from Space Technology to Climate Research

Clouds have a significant effect on the weather as well as Earth’s climate, playing an important role in the estimations of a changing climate.

13.01.2021

UK Space News

UK Space Agency - Funds for Solving Global Issues

Five projects  combining business expertise with academic knowledge received funding from the UK Government through the UK Space Agency earlier this year.

13.01.2021

Twitter

Something big is launching... #Merchandisestore #ShopLaunch https://t.co/p1xFBuMs3P

12.01.2021

UK Space News

European Probe Known As ‘Comet Chaser’ to be Designed in the UK

The design work for a space mission established by the European Space Agency (ESA) involving the first ever 3D mapping of a comet will shortly commence in the UK. Two contracts to design the spacecraft were distributed, one of the contracts being awarded to Thales Alenia Space, an aerospace manufacturing company specialising in the space industry.

11.01.2021

Satellite Uses

Satellite Technology and High Seas Fishing

A study  published in the journal One Earth in December 2020, identifies for the first time companies whose vessels are fishing in the high seas, a place where fishing practices remain highly unregulated.

11.01.2021

Twitter

@spacex360 End of 2022, start of 2023! 🚀🚀

11.01.2021

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This full stage static fire test will provide capabilities far beyond transporting a satellite into orbit. Alternative in-space missions could include space debris removal or replacing redundant satellite!#Spacetug

11.01.2021

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Skyrora’s most valuable testing programme to-date has been successfully completed with a full static fire test of the upper stage of the Skyrora XL orbital launch vehicle. This brings Skyrora much closer to launch readiness. Read more here: https://t.co/cPTyMw4vy9 #LaunchUK https://t.co/MJGzWMFK9n

11.01.2021

Our News

Skyrora reveal new UK-built vehicle in live test

On 23rd December 2020 the Skyrora test and flight operations team performed one of their most important test campaigns to date, a full upper stage static fire test, at their engine development complex in Fife, Scotland.

06.01.2021

Twitter

Hello 2021! Skyrora are excited to be back hard at work after a restorative festive period, with a tall list of achievements scheduled for this year. We look forward to taking you on our developmental journey! #2021Goals #AchieveGreatness https://t.co/eLsAFKDKrJ

31.12.2020

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As we welcome the new year, Skyrora are reflecting on the monumental year behind us and the achievements we seek to accomplish in 2021. We look forward to what the new year will bring! 🎉 #newyear #2021 https://t.co/MeQ0Tbe1KU