Publications
This page lists some publications relating to Space in education. Clicking on each picture will open a link to downloading or obtaining a copy of the publication.
National Space Programmes 2011-2012
Sets out current programmes and examines options for future UK participation in the exploration of our solar system, especially locations where humans will one day live and work such as the Moon and Mars. The reports include details of both robotic and human space exploration and will be used to inform future decisions and international discussions with other space agencies.
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Latest issue of space:uk
Issue 32 of space:uk published in Summer 2011 by the UK Space Agency has all the latest news in UK space science, technology and exploration. It also contains a report of the first UK Space Conference
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The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry
The biennial 'Size and Health' survey is a key barometer of the performance of the UK’s space sector.
The UK Space Agency contracted Oxford Economics, a leading economics consultancy, to conduct the 2010 Update of the Size and Health survey (November 2010).
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Space Innovation and Growth Strategy 2010 - 2030 (Feb 2010)
The Innovation and Growth Strategy sets out the vision of the UK Space Industry and The Government for Space over the next twenty years. Its publication is a major landmark and points to an exciting futute with significant expansion of a high growth high skill high tech industry. Space Connections and the
Y|E|S net were directly invoved in the five-month study, taking lead responsibility for the skills element on the Awareness and Skills Working Group. The Main Report and the Executive Summary were launched on 10 Feb 2010 at a high profile event in London.
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UK in Space 2010 (UKSA) 
UK in space 2010 is the UK Space Agency's annual report. It lays out what the UK has achieved in the area of civil space activities over the past 12 months and what is planned for the coming year.
The report focuses on advances in space science, Earth observation, satellite navigation and telecommunications. It also details international collaborations and UK industry activities, and highlights the role of space activities in education and skills.
Highlights include the launch of both SMOS and CryoSat-2 satellites, ESA opening it's first ever UK facility and the success of the UK space industry.
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PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE: Older publications
UK Space Strategy 2008-2012 and beyond (February 2008)
The strategy sets out five objectives for UK Space. They are:
NOTE especially Chapter 12 on the Space Education Strategy