British National Space Centre

The British National Space Centre (BNSC) partnership is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. This site explains what we do and how it affects you.

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Space industry review


UK launches most ambitious review of space industry to date UK launches review of space industry Government and industry team to look at opportunities in, and barriers to, innovation and growth in the UK space sector

Timothy Peake - ESA astronaut


UK astronaut selected by ESA UK astronaut selected by ESA BNSC is pleased to confirm that Timothy Peake has been selected by ESA as a new member of the European Astronaut Corps

Microgravity research


Microgravity research Microgravity research BNSC would like to know the interest among UK researchers in using microgravity facilities

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