- A new British military observation satellite named Titania has been deployed into orbit to assist the armed forces in monitoring military activity from space.
- Built by BAE Systems, the 100kg satellite was launched from California on a SpaceX rocket and joins the previously deployed Tyche spacecraft.
- Titania is part of the UK's ISTARI initiative, which will eventually feature a network of British-built satellites including upcoming models Juno and Oberon.
- The Ministry of Defence is also trialling Project Inaros, deploying advanced ground-based sensors across three global sites to monitor space and track threats.
- Backed by over £3 billion in space capability investment, the initiatives aim to bolster national security while supporting skilled jobs across the UK.
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