Earth Observation & Remote Sensing companies in United Kingdom
Space Atlas lists 26 organisations in United Kingdom working in earth observation & remote sensing: 15 startups, 6 private companies, 2 research institutions, 1 academic institution, 1 industry association, 1 government agency. That is 23% of the 111 space organisations in United Kingdom and 6% of the 404 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in London (5), Edinburgh (2), Guildford (2).
Startup (15)
- Aspia Space · Startup · Penryn
British Earth observation AI startup in Cornwall — combines AI foundation models and ground truth data to deliver cloud-free satellite insights.
- Earth Blox · Startup · Edinburgh
Edinburgh software company — offers a no-code cloud platform for analysing satellite Earth observation data for nature, climate and supply-chain risk.
- Earth-i · Startup · Guildford
British Earth observation analytics company — combines satellite imagery and AI to monitor industrial activity, commodities and land use.
- Rezatec · Startup · Harwell
British geospatial AI company — uses satellite Earth observation data to monitor pipelines, dams, forests and other critical infrastructure assets.
- Satellite Vu · Startup · London
Builds a thermal infrared satellite constellation for high-resolution building-level heat monitoring.
- SatSense · Startup · Leeds
University of Leeds spin-out — processes Sentinel-1 and other satellite radar (InSAR) data into ground-movement monitoring for property, rail and mining.
- Sen · Startup · London
London space video company — operates cameras on the ISS and small satellites to stream ultra-high-definition video of Earth from orbit.
- Space Aye · Startup · Glasgow
Glasgow space-tech company — fuses IoT device data with near-real-time satellite imagery to locate and secure remote workers and assets.
- Space Intelligence · Startup · Edinburgh
Scottish Earth observation company — produces satellite-based habitat, canopy and carbon maps for nature-based solutions and deforestation-free supply chains.
- Spacific · Startup · London
British Earth observation startup in London — builds a platform delivering on-demand local insights about the planet from satellite data and AI.
- Spottitt · Startup · Harwell
Harwell Earth observation analytics startup — uses AI and multi-satellite imagery to monitor power grids, pipelines and other infrastructure.
- SuperSharp Space Systems · Startup · Cambridge
Cambridge spin-out under SATLANTIS control — builds unfolding space telescopes for high-resolution thermal infrared Earth observation from small satellites.
- Terrabotics · Startup · London
British Earth observation analytics company — provides satellite intelligence on emissions, energy, oil and gas and mining supply chains.
- Trade in Space · Startup · Glasgow
Scottish software startup — uses satellite-derived deforestation data to help importers build traceable supply chains for EUDR compliance.
- Value.Space · Startup · London
British geospatial analytics startup in London — uses InSAR satellite data and AI to assess risk and monitor infrastructure for commercial clients.
Private Company (6)
- Environment Systems · Private Company · Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth environmental data company — uses satellite Earth observation to deliver land, habitat and agricultural mapping and insight to governments and industry.
- Horizon Technologies (UK) · Private Company · Chippenham
Develops SIGINT satellite payloads for space domain awareness — builds the AMBER constellation of small satellites carrying signals intelligence sensors for maritime and radio f…
- Pixalytics Ltd · Private Company · Plymouth
Plymouth Earth observation consultancy — turns satellite data into water-quality, ocean and agricultural information products and services.
- Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) · Private Company · Guildford
World's leading small satellite manufacturer with over 60 spacecraft in orbit.
- Teledyne e2v · Private Company · Chelmsford
Chelmsford sensor manufacturer, part of Teledyne — designs and fabricates CCD, CMOS and infrared image sensors for space science and Earth observation missions.
- XCAM Ltd · Private Company · Northampton
Northampton imaging company — builds CCD and CMOS camera systems and detector electronics for space missions, CubeSats and scientific instruments.
Research Institution (2)
- Nottingham Geospatial Institute (NGI), University of Nottingham · Research Institution · Nottingham
University of Nottingham institute — researches satellite navigation and positioning (GNSS RTK, PPP, receivers) alongside remote sensing and geospatial science.
- RAL Space · Research Institution · Didcot
UK national space laboratory — STFC department at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory building instruments, testing spacecraft and doing space research.
Academic Institution (1)
- Space Park Leicester · Academic Institution · Leicester
University of Leicester science and innovation park — single-site hub for space research, enterprise and teaching, home to NCEO headquarters.
Government Agency (1)
- UK Space Agency (UKSA) · Government Agency · Swindon
UK government agency responsible for space policy, international partnerships and national space programmes.
Industry Association (1)
- Space4Climate · Industry Association · Online
UK climate-data-from-space network — connects industry, academia and government on satellite climate data and services, chaired by UKSA.