Space agencies and companies headquartered in the United Kingdom. The group includes the UK Space Agency and its predecessor the British National Space Centre, the scientific society the British Interplanetary Society, satellite manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology, imaging operator DMC International Imaging, and a newer commercial sector including Open Cosmos, In-Space Missions, Space Forge and Skyrora. Members span a national civil agency, established satellite manufacturing, and a fast growing small satellite and launch industry based across England and Scotland.
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1. Wikipedia: UK Space Agency
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It was established on 1 April 2010 as an executive agency to replace the British National Space Centre (BNSC) and took over responsibility for government policy and key budgets for space exploration.
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