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The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a major player in the international space and astronomy industry. Including the resources of RAL Space and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, STFC also plays a key role in the UK Space Gateway Programme working closely with stakeholders such as ESA, UK Space Agency and the Satellite Applications Catapult. www.stfc.ac.uk @STFC_B2B
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World-class infrastructure
• An array of space test, mission operation and ground station facilities includes the world’s largest steerable meteorological radar
• Our UK Astronomy Technology Centre houses comprehensive facilities for designing and building pioneering instruments for telescopes worldwide
• RAL Space’s Concurrent Design Facility includes high-spec computing and visualisation capabilities for systems engineering and modelling
• Infrastructure also includes: 9 A precision component manufacturing centre 9 Satellite and instrument assembly, integration and test facilities 9 The UK Centre for Satellite Instrument Calibration 9 High resolution, high sensitivity spectroscopy facilities
Cutting-edge skills
STFC’s expertise is world-renowned for:
• Underpinning 200+ space missions with essential research and technology
• Designing, testing and building systems for ground and space-based astronomy
• State-of-the-art robotics, cryogenics, spectroscopy and ultra-fast imaging
• Designing and building mechanical, electronic, thermal and optical systems, leading-edge radiometers and next-generation spectrometers
• Helping space businesses grow, through our role in the UK Space Agency’s UK Space Gateway Programme alongside ESA and the Satellite Applications Catapult
Space & astronomy
www.stfc.ac.uk/innovation
For more information please contact: Peter Truss, RAL Space Tel: + 44 (0)1235 446 822 Email: peter.truss@stfc.ac.uk
Julian Dines, UK Astronomy Technology Centre Tel: + 44 (0)131 668 8318 Email: julian.dines@stfc.ac.uk
Follow us on Twitter @STFC_B2B
Applications with impact
Our capabilities boost innovation, enterprise and growth in key sectors including:
9 Agritech (example: cryogenic engineering for the food industry)
9 Life sciences (example: Magnetic Resonance Imaging instruments)
9 Security and defence (example: airport passenger scanning systems)
9 Space (example: design/test of an infrared instrument for the James Webb telescope)
9 Advanced manufacturing and materials, automotive, aerospace, energy, environment, software and ICT
Providing the launch pad for business success
Our proven space-related expertise and experience not only transforms space missions and astronomy – it equips businesses throughout industry to innovate and build new markets.
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