DSIT sits within a wider ecosystem of institutions with an interest in space research.
A non-exhaustive list includes UKSA, DEFRA, DfT, DSTL, HMRC, MoD, Met Office, Satellite Applications Catapult, Ordnance Survey, NHS, Rail Safety and Standards Board and UKRI. The Space Academics Network, the Space Partnership and the Space Clusters also work to support, promote and coordinate research in space. Within this ecosystem DSIT’s focus is on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ambitions set out in the National Space Strategy.
We are considering whether, and if so how, to convene a College of Experts on space, and would welcome views on the matter.
If you are keen to register your interest in working and connecting with DSIT Science, Innovation, and Research Directorate, and/or submitting evidence, then please complete the DSIT-ARI Evidence survey - https://dsit.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDfmK2OukVAnirs
Link to ARIs : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology-areas-of-research-interest/dsit-areas-of-research-interest-2024
Project aims: - To engage children with low science capital and help them understand and get to grips with how scientists explore space through the use of big telescopes. - To encourage children to be interested in pur...
Funded by: STFC
Lead research organisation: Aerospace Bristol
Partially relevant as it focuses on engaging children with space exploration and STEM careers, but does not provide evidence for the effectiveness of UK intervention in the space sector.
To exemplify how data from satellites can provide valuable insight into challenges here on Earth, increasing the scientific awareness of key stage three students, teachers, and their families. Through providing an opport...
Funded by: STFC
Lead research organisation: Satellite Applications Catapult (United Kingdom)
Partially relevant as it aims to increase awareness of the space industry's ability to solve global issues, but does not provide direct evidence for the effectiveness of UK intervention in the space sector.
The establishment of Space Made Simple (SpMS) will extend a highly successful astronomy/space outreach programme currently only funded for delivery across Wales (AstroCymru), and start to extend the project across the UK...
Funded by: STFC
Lead research organisation: Science made simple
Partially relevant as it extends an astronomy/space outreach program and aims to reach students across the UK, but does not provide specific evidence for the effectiveness of UK intervention in the space sector.