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Compound Semiconductor Applications

Compound semiconductors key to securing UK’s superpower status in artificial intelligence

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Compound Semiconductor Applications

Compound semiconductors key to securing UK’s superpower status in artificial intelligence

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Satellite Applications

Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip announce strategic collaboration to advance UK autonomous systems and connectivity capabilities

25 September 2025 — Satellite Applications Catapult and WholeShip Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening the UK’s test and evaluation network for autonomous systems, connectivity, and satellite-enabled services. The collaboration will bring together the Catapult’s expertise in satellite connectivity and WholeShip’s operational testbed capabilities to accelerate innovation for the UK’s autonomy supply chain. It

Satellite Applications

What is the hype about hyperspectral?

What is hyperspectral imagery? Hyperspectral imaging is a process of obtaining high spectral resolution imagery by dividing it into many narrow, contiguous spectral bands across the electromagnetic spectrum, typically in visible and infrared wavelengths (eoPortal, 2025). A hyperspectral image is composed of a series of individual images, each one corresponding to a specific spectral band. This collection of images is

Compound Semiconductor Applications

HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Development of advanced electromagnetic sensors

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Compound Semiconductor Applications

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UKESF Scholars celebrate year of achievements at CSA Catapult

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Compound Semiconductor Applications

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Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult wins funding to develop prototype of advanced quantum communication technology

Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is part of a consortium that is one of the winners of the Quantum Missions pilot competition, securing a share of £12m of funding from Innovate UK. The collaboration brings together Vector Photonics, Phlux Technology, and the University of Bristol, alongside the Catapult’s expertise. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of quantum computing (QC) and quantum networks (QN) by overcoming barriers to commercialisation – leveraging capabilities already proven by the Catapult’s earlier feasibility study, QUDITS, delivered in 2024.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult wins funding to develop prototype of advanced quantum communication technology

Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is part of a consortium that is one of the winners of the Quantum Missions pilot competition, securing a share of £12m of funding from Innovate UK. The collaboration brings together Vector Photonics, Phlux Technology, and the University of Bristol, alongside the Catapult’s expertise. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of quantum computing (QC) and quantum networks (QN) by overcoming barriers to commercialisation – leveraging capabilities already proven by the Catapult’s earlier feasibility study, QUDITS, delivered in 2024.

Satellite Applications

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New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Surrey Technology Centre

A Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) has been launched at Surrey Technology Centre, providing users with access to the collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK wide network. This new site ensures that technology and support are accessible to innovators and businesses based in the site and connected to our other SELs nationwide. This expansion marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and collaboration using space data and technology, powered locally through the longstanding commitment of the Space South Central, one of the UK’s largest regional space clusters.

Satellite Applications

New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Surrey Technology Centre

A Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) has been launched at Surrey Technology Centre, providing users with access to the collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK wide network. This new site ensures that technology and support are accessible to innovators and businesses based in the site and connected to our other SELs nationwide. This expansion marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and collaboration using space data and technology, powered locally through the longstanding commitment of the Space South Central, one of the UK’s largest regional space clusters.

Power struggles: The energy sector’s biggest pain points

From fluctuating demand to reliance on unsustainable power sources, the energy sector is under pressure from all sides. Despite contributing over £176 billion in economic activity (energy.uk), it faces challenges ranging from barriers to market entry and access to funding to clean power transitions and evolving regulations. So, what is preventing individuals and businesses from breaking into

Satellite Applications

Satellite Applications Catapult and Voyager Technologies to Collaborate on ISAM

The Satellite Applications Catapult, a leading UK space company accelerating the invention and adoption of space data and technology, and Voyager Technologies (Voyager), a global leader in space solutions and defence technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM).

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