British National Space Centre
The British National Space Centre (BNSC) partnership is at the heart of
UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. This site explains what we do
and how it affects you.
On 10th December, the Science Minister, Lord Drayson announced that a
new executive agency will be created to replace BNSC and enhance efficiencies.
View regular updates on the
transition process.
Earth Observation is a global endeavour. It is the process of making measurements of the entire planet using satellites.
EADS Astrium, a subsidiary of EADS SPACE, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of satellite systems.
In the late 1990s, the company was awarded a research grant for £7m to build and..
See how our planet spins and why we have seasons
