Space Exploration Technology Roadmap

This report outlines the UK's strategic approach to space exploration technology development, focusing on areas where UK-based academia and industry can lead.

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The research method involved consultations with stakeholders, analysis of international space exploration strategies, and assessment of UK capabilities in various technology areas. The roadmap was developed by identifying technologies with potential for space exploration and aligning them with UK strengths and international objectives.

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The UK Space Exploration Technology Roadmap details strategic technology areas for the UK's role in future space exploration. It identifies existing strengths and under-developed technologies crucial for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The roadmap guides investment and supports the National Space Strategy, aiming to grow the UK space sector and maintain global competitiveness. It is based on consultations with stakeholders and aligns with international objectives, including those of ESA and NASA. The document emphasizes the importance of technologies such as advanced manufacturing, autonomy, communications, in situ resource utilization, life support, navigation, propulsion, robotics, sample curation, and space nuclear power. The roadmap will be used to inform decision-making and encourage sector growth, with regular reviews and revisions planned.

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Categories: United Kingdom geographic scope | English publication language | advanced manufacturing | autonomy & artificial intelligence | communications & mission operations | european space agency | in situ resource utilisation | innovation | life support & crew performance | navigation & sensing | propulsion | robotics | sample curation | science | science instrumentation | space capabilities | space exploration | space exploration technology roadmap | space nuclear power | technology | transport | uk space strategy