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UK Launches Facility to Boost Small Satellite Calibration for Earth Observation

December 19th 2024

A new Small Satellite Calibration Facility has been launched to enhance the UK’s Earth Observation (EO) sector. Developed through a collaboration between the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the facility will support the growing number of start-ups and SMEs involved in small satellite development. It provides affordable, world-class calibration services for satellite instruments, which are crucial for accurate Earth Observation data. The facility, located at the Harwell Campus, is part of the UK Government’s £200M Earth Observation Investment Package, and aims to help address global challenges like climate change. The initiative will lower barriers for new companies and improve the reliability of satellite missions.

 

To read the full article please visit The Harwell Campus website – New National Facility for Small Satellites set to boost UK Earth Observation sector

November 6th 2025

Exciting News for Oxfordshire’s Science Community!

The Crown Estate has acquired a 221-acre site next to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, aiming to create a world-class science and technology hub. The £4.5 billion development, known as Harwell East, could deliver up to 4.5 million sq ft of lab and office space, 400 homes, and generate […]

October 30th 2025

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Celebrates 80 Years of Discovery with Bold Expansion Plans

Harwell Campus, the UK’s leading science and innovation hub, is marking its 80th anniversary with ambitious growth plans. Already home to the nation’s largest concentration of research facilities, Harwell has delivered 1 million SQF of new space since 2020 and is set to add another 4 million SQF to support […]

October 17th 2025

Connecting our community through The Wire – a new digital platform for innovators

We’re excited to share that Oxford Innovation Space has launched The Wire – a brand-new digital platform created to connect more than 900 businesses across the UK and Ireland that call our innovation centres home. As part of the Oxford Innovation Space network, businesses based here at The Harwell Innovation […]