Press release: SpaceX launches pioneering UK maritime communications satellite
British built VESTA telecommunications satellite will improve safety and security for commercial shipping. read more
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Press release: SpaceX launches pioneering UK maritime communications satellite
The first of its kind satellite was launched this evening (03 December) into a 575 km sun-synchronous orbit as part of Spaceflight’s SSO-A SmallSat Express mission on-board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenburg Air Force Base, USA, at 18:30 GMT. VE… read more
News story: ePassport gates to open to visitors from Singapore and South Korea
Announcement follows initial extension of countries confirmed in the Budget. read more
News story: ePassport gates to open to visitors from Singapore and South Korea
Singapore and South Korea will be added to the list of countries whose nationals will be eligible to use ePassport gates to enter the UK from summer 2019, under plans announced by the Home Secretary today. ePassport gates, which are currently availabl… read more
News story: Thousands of new places created in Outstanding schools
Selective schools are to introduce a range of measures to improve access for disadvantaged children after being given permission to expand, Education Secretary Damian Hinds announced today (Monday 3 December). The first 16 schools to receive funding f… read more