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.

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Missions

Missions

Hinode - Japanese mission to investigate the Sun

The Japanese Hinode mission is studying the processes involved in solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections. These events send billions of tonnes of particles spewing out into space and can have a..  

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Industry

Industry

EADS Astrium

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..  

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Learning Zone

Learning Zone

Earth and Moon

See how our planet spins and why we have seasons