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The UK Space Agency, invites proposals for its national space technology programme – exploration technology development call. This supports space technology research and development projects that will further the UK鈥檚 ability to exploit the opportunities offered by the UK鈥檚 participation in the European Space Agency鈥檚 exploration programme over the period 2020 to 2022. The aim is to develop the capability of the UK space sector in technology relevant to robotic and human exploration of low earth orbit, the lunar vicinity and lunar surface, and Mars, in order to position the UK community to secure the maximum scientific and technological return from the future exploration projects and programmes. Projects are sought in areas including:
鈥arly technology readiness level innovation;
鈥echnology proof of concept;
鈥echnology development;
鈥volution of technology for new markets; 鈥stablishing new industrial research collaborations; 鈥evelopment of spin in or out of technologies for space.
Projects should have strong enabling potential for future space exploration activities. Projects that develop instrumentation for commercial applications are also encourage.
UK HEIs, other research organisations, SMEs and industry may apply. Industrial-academic teams are encouraged. Industrial co-funding may be required.
The total budget is worth up to 拢100,000 to support between one and three projects.