Space Mission Incubator

Accelerated and accessible transformation from science concepts to mission design

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- Do you have an idea for a space mission, or a research area that you think could benefit from a space-based solution?

- Do you need access to spacecraft engineering and mission design expertise?

- Do you want to contribute to a diverse pipeline of UK-led missions, and enable the UK to realise its ambition to be a leader in space?

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Early-stage Mission design requires spacecraft design experience and broad, interdisciplinary expertise, which are often not accessible to academics or small companies. The Space Mission Incubator provides a Concurrent Design Facility as well as bringing the required expertise to you. We draw on mission design knowledge and heritage from the UK space industry and academia, creating a study team specially tailored for your project. This enables the delivery of a rapid and robust mission design study.

Currently offering:

Science Traceability Workshops

Mission Architecture Studies

Mission-level Proposal Support

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