Surrey Satellite Technology forced to put mitigation measures in place for contracts

Attempt underlines bid to use civilian companies to develop dual-use technologies

But some warn that start-ups are not focused enough on market needs

US space agency considers privately built back-up systems to send astronauts to ISS

Japanese art lover is first SpaceX lunar passenger, China is future of electric cars

Yusaku Maezawa plans to take up to 8 people with him on lunar orbit scheduled for 2023

Grand duchy founds agency to capitalise on business opportunities in space

Companies inside and outside the industry are taking an active interest in start-ups

The superstars of modern communications operate in multiple orbits but each have different roles

Adverse space weather could knock out satellite systems and cost trillions of dollars

First step in ensuring access to fallback satellite navigation system after Brexit

Manned flight goal rekindles spending debate in country where millions live in poverty

Aeolus will use vantage point 320km above planet’s surface to measure worldwide patterns

Company allocated grants of £23.5m to develop remote site in Scotland

A visionary with her head in the stars

US rival seeks to extend deadline to make formal offer for UK’s leading satellite group

Funding request signals Britain is serious on launching its own satellite system

Takeover by French group would have faced significant political resistance in UK

A preliminary offer from EchoStar for the UK satellite group draws political attention

Minister accuses Brussels of putting security at risk with satellite project vote