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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 server and early roundup releases!

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 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to https://Giant-Leap.Space!

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 CEO of UK Space Agency Paul Bate have met and agreed on a set of accords for how the continent should move into the future. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from SSTL: sstlrecruitment.ciphr-irecruit.com Find us on https://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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to https://Giant-Leap.Space!

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 the Satellite Applications Catapult. Today’s JoboftheWeek comes from Orbex: https://orbexspace.applytojob.com/apply/Fz2ASsKVtW/Propulsion-Test-Lead Find us on https://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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to https://Giant-Leap.Space!

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 Sponsor. I’m delighted to say that this roundup is sponsored by Mace Group, the London-based Construction company which achieved Net Zero carbon emissions in over 70 countries last year, and delivered the National Satellite Testing Facility at Harwell Space Campus. To find out more about Mace’s incredible work, values and ambitions, head over to macegroup.com. Thanks for supporting the UK Space News Mace! By choosing to support us through sponsorship, not only do you get a shout-out for your business, but also the #JoboftheWeek is yours by default! As a result, stick around to the end, to find out about some exciting UK opportunities at Mace Construction right now! Now’s a great time to check you are subscribed to the channel, and please do like this roundup too as we go along. You can find out more about us on our website: Giant-Leap.Space or our Patreon page, accessible via patreon.com/GiantLeap. JoboftheWeek Link: https://careers.macegroup.com/gb/en/search-results #GiantLeap #ESAchampion

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 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to https://Giant-Leap.Space! #JoboftheWeek Link: https://oxford.zohorecruit.eu/recruit/Portal.na?iframe=false&digest=yvq63P39lvrWDf8ux5d0dN%405tAQ0enTMhYHZI4E.qa4

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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to Giant-Leap.Space! #JoboftheWeek Link: https://sstlrecruitment.ciphr-irecruit.com/templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_2222.aspx

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 patreon.com/GiantLeap. #JoboftheWeek Link

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: Spaceport Cornwall gave GiantLeap an early peek at news regarding a confirmed customer launch in July 2022 JoboftheWeek Link: https://apply.workable.com/space-forge-ltd/ 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to Giant-Leap.Space!

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 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to Giant-Leap.Space!

In Today’s Episode: Inmarsat announce a new space enabled communications network called: Orchestra; SSTL and Airbus Defence and Space collaborate on Quantum Satellite, generating a paradigm shift in mission flexibility; Prime Minister Boris Johnson opens a new £35m Airbus Defence and Space HQ in Stevenage; Two spacecraft with significant UK contribution swoop down on Venus at the same time as one another; UK Space Agency launch the second phase of their LEO Programme, a start-up accelerator programme powered by Entrepreneurial Spark who’s Co-Founder and Director gives us an exclusive. and, the #JoboftheWeek this week comes from Alba Orbital in Glasgow. The start-up which GiantLeapers will remember completed the Y Combinator Accelerator, and completed a successful funding round earlier this year. They now continue to expand their team! Job of the Week Link 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to Giant-Leap.Space!

OFCOM challenge satellite constellations to avoid interference with new strict licensing rules; UK Space Agency seeks talented advice for the Science Programme Advisory Committee, nominations are now open; Westcott Venture Park hosts Westcott Expo, we take a brief look at some of the action; The UK Government announce a quick fire funding round for a share of £1.5m, I’ll explain what’s in scope and how to apply; Saving the most exciting until last: SmallSpark Space Systems conclude 2 days of engine hot-fire testing for Frost Micro prototype; and, The #JoboftheWeek this week comes from Bright Ascension in Edinburgh, Dundee or Bristol. 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 awesome space merch store; or find out more about other formats, head over to Giant-Leap.Space! UKSA SPAC Nominations email: [email protected] UKSA Future Space Exploration Technology Call Documentation & Application Form: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/announcement-of-opportunity-space-exploration-technology-call #JoboftheWeek Link: https://www.brightascension.com/jobs/customer-applications-engineer/