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Announcement of Opportunity: Space Exploration Technology Call

This is an announcement of opportunity to invite proposals for space technology research and development projects.

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Announcement of Opportunity: Space Exploration Technology Call

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Finance Sheet Exploration

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Grant Application Checklist

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Long form, Grant Fund Agreement - over 250k

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Short form, Grant Fund Agreement - 100k-250k

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Low Value, Grant Fund Agreement

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Template A Exploration Application Form

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Template B Exploration Application Form

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This Space Exploration Call aims to develop the capability of the UK space sector in technology that is relevant to robotic and human exploration of Low Earth Orbit, the lunar vicinity and lunar surface, and Mars, to position the UK community to secure the maximum scientific and technological return from the future exploration projects and programmes. Industrial co-funding may be required for the selected projects in accordance with the Subsidy Control procedures.

Project proposals are sought for space technology research and development projects in areas including early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) innovation; technology proof of concept; technology development; evolution of technology for new markets, establishing new industrial research collaborations; development of spin in or out of technologies for space.

All applications must be submitted by 5 PM, 31st August 2021.

Updates to this page

Published 30 July 2021
Last updated 3 August 2021 + show all updates
  1. Additional documents included - under 250k grant agreement documents.

  2. First published.

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