In Today’s Episode: UKSA Launch the new ‘Explore’ Programme; AAC Clyde Space join the Department for International Trade in promoting UK Exports; Skyrora begin promoting their launch campaign; SmallSpark Space Systems complete an important funding raise; Pulsar Fusion up the tempo on ground-based testing, this time in Switzerland; and Space Science Policy Expert Andy Williams promotes a paper provoking me to ask if Elon Musk is quite a good as we often think he is. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from D-Orbit Find us on Patreon.com/GiantLeap for unique membership perks such as access to our discord ..read more

Prefer to Watch it? Visit our YouTube Channel In Today’s Episode: The James Webb Space Telescope is delayed by an incident; Not to go a week out of the news, Astroscale complete an enormous funding round; The ESA Solar Orbiter makes flying visit home; Bletchley based Pulsar Fusion hot fire their hybrid rocket engine destined for orbit; The UK Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council meets for the first time; and Orbex release a rare glimpse inside their manufacturing facilities. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from Orbex: #JoboftheWeek Link Find us on https://Patreon.com/GiantLeap for unique mem ..read more

Prefer to watch it? https://youtu.be/POIWMDkl7Dk In Today’s Episode: Virgin Orbit team up with Astroscale through an MoU indicating a provision of up to 10 launches; SmallSpark Space Systems grow the team ahead of a rumoured facilities upgrade; MP’s take evidence from across the industry in review of UK space strategy and infrastructure; Surrey Satellite Technologies, known as SSTL host top Australian Space leaders; The Western world unites in condemnation of an anti-satellite missile test conducted by Russia; and European Ministers in charge of Space policy, represented on the UK’s behalf by ..read more

In Today’s Episode: Astroscale take on new facilities at Harwell including spacecraft manufacture; Rolls-Royce secure funding for small nuclear reactors; Boeing move to compete with OneWeb, Inmarsat and other UK Comms companies with another LEO Broadband constellation; In further news from across the pond, I’ll tell you how to take part in some awesome Mars citizen science; SmallSpark Space Systems reveal further information about FROST Micro sub-orbital rocket; and Westcott Venture Park approaches completion on a new 27,000 square foot high tech facility seeking a tenant to share alongside th ..read more

In Today’s Episode: Two government departments launch Nanosat design competition for beginners, we’ll discuss how to win and get your design launched to space; Orb Astro have signed a service agreement with Newspace pioneers Digantara for a 6U satellite; The UK Government lead the way at the UN on combatting threatening space behaviours; The Horizon Europe Space Funding Call is now open; Prestwick Spaceport announce 1 year until they start works on new infrastructure; and OneWeb employees shed tears of joy as their live system connects global families. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from today’s S ..read more

In Today’s Episode: We take a look back at the Black Arrow rocket, which flew Prospero to space 50 years ago this week; Space Forge cut the ribbon on a new facility; Astroscale team up with MDA and Thales Alenia Space on a UKSA funded feasibility study; Government announced R&D Spending increase with comment from the Minister; and ESA are looking to celebrate European space enthusiasts, educators and communicators. We’ll talk about how you could win some incredible prizes. Today’s #JoboftheWeek comes from Oxford Space Systems. Find us on https://Patreon.com/GiantLeap for unique membership ..read more

In Today’s Episode: In-Space Missions Limited launch a game-changing ride-sharing option; Lockheed Martin and Nanoracks join Voyager Space in Joint Venture for seminal commercial space station; Satellite Vu close an Over-subscribed Series A Funding Round; and The Space Industry prepares to meet in Dubai at IAC2021. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from Surrey Satellite Technologies. Find us on Patreon.com/GiantLeap for unique membership perks such as access to our discord server and early roundup releases! If you'd like to feature your job as Job of the week, or you simply need to either visit our ..read more

In Today’s Episode: Skyrora Sign historic Launch agreement with Shetland Launch Facility – Saxavord Spaceport; B2Space continue their successful testing programme, flying into the stratosphere; and OneWeb, reach another major milestone in their Launch Campaign. This roundup is sponsored by OneWeb To find out more about OneWeb’s incredible work, journey and products, head over to OneWeb.net.  Now’s a great time to check you are subscribed to the channel, and please do like this roundup too. You can find out more about us on our website: Giant-Leap.Space or our Patreon page, accessible via ..read more

In Today’s Episode: Orbital Astronautics sign mission agreement to provide 6U cubesat for Aistech granting GiantLeap an exclusive interview; The UK Government Launch the National Space Strategy; Astroscale unveil an in-orbit servicing vehicle, called LEXI; The CAA have published their first space licenses since becoming the official regulators; and The #JoboftheWeek this week comes from Space Forge in Wales. This company is rapidly growing as they seek two engineers. The Job of the Week role though, goes to their Manufacturing Engineer to be based in Newport Stick around for details! BREAKING ..read more

In Today’s Episode: In-Space Missions secure £9.5m in government funding for Titania; OneWeb secures a further $300m from South Korean Fortune 500 company Hanwha Group; Inmarsat supercharge the L-Band for Marine Communications with ELERA upgrade; and, Tickets for the UK Space Conference go up for registration. The #JoboftheWeek this week comes from MagDrive at Harwell, Oxfordshire. The team is recruiting an entry level job, pulling in a cool £30k - £50k. Stick around for more details! Link for #JoboftheWeek: https://www.magdrivespace.com/ Find us on Patreon.com/GiantLeap for unique membership ..read more