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UK Space Agency to join DSIT

UK government claims the country will benefit from new changes that will see the UK Space Agency become part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology( DSIT) – cutting duplication, reducing bureaucracy, and putting public accountability at the heart of decision-making. In a major step it says will boost support for the UK’ s space sector, the change will bring together the people who shape space policy and those who deliver it. This will cut any duplication that exists and ensure decisions are made with clear ministerial oversight.

Taking place by April 2026, the new unit will keep the UK Space Agency( UKSA) name and brand and will be staffed by experts from both organisations. This will drive up efficiency in line with the government’ s Plan for Change, cutting red tape and making Whitehall more agile.
Over 60 recommendations from industry leaders on how to improve regulation for space missions, including Rendezvous and Proximity Operations( RPO) – where spacecraft work together in orbit – have also been published. These missions are key to unlocking a future market worth £ 2.7 billion(€ 3.2bn) by 2031( according to the UKspace IOSM Priorities Paper), and the UK is well placed to lead the way. It is a prime example of the joined-up working that will benefit from the merge of UKSA into DSIT.
With the right support, UK space firms could capture a quarter of the global market for in-orbit servicing, assembly and
“ UK space firms could capture a quarter of the global market for in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing.”
manufacturing. This will help to clean up space, extend the life of satellites, and build new infrastructure above Earth.
Space Minister Sir Chris Bryant said:“ You don’ t need to be a rocket scientist to see the importance of space to the British economy. This is a sector that pulls investment into the UK, and supports tens of thousands of skilled jobs right across the country, while nearly a fifth of our GDP is dependent on satellites. The aims for growth and security at the heart of our Plan for Change can’ t be met without a vibrant space sector.”
“ Bringing things in house means we can bring much greater integration and focus to everything we are doing while maintaining the scientific expertise and the immense ambition of the sector,” he concluded.
UK Space Agency CEO Dr Paul Bate added:“ I strongly welcome this improved approach to achieving the government’ s space ambitions. Having a single unit with a golden thread through strategy, policy and delivery will make it faster and easier to translate the nation’ s space goals into reality.”
“ In coming together, the UK Space Agency and space policy colleagues are building on the firm foundations of economic growth and capability development laid in recent years, including cutting-edge missions, major national programmes, and the regulations that enable UK launch and leadership in space sustainability.”
“ We will continue to deliver, while reducing duplication and ensuring we work even more closely with Ministers to support the UK space sector, and the country,” he confirmed.
The UK Space Agency was founded in 2010 and currently operates as an executive agency of DSIT. It catalysed investment and revenue of at least £ 2.2 billion for the UK space sector in 2024 / 2025. DSIT and the Agency will continue to work closely together over the coming months to support the UK space sector and ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements. Further practical details on the merger will be announced in due course.
Samsung expands mobile cloud gaming to Europe
Samsung Electronics is
expanding its mobile cloud
gaming platform into the
European market, giving more
players instant access to top
mobile games on their Galaxy
devices without the need for
downloads or installations. The
beta rollout has begun, starting
with the UK and Germany. This
phased release introduces
“ We’ re helping games and services reach new audiences, boost engagement, and improve retention.”
access to a growing catalogue of premium mobile titles, making it easier for more players to jump in, discover, and play.
Samsung says it is also levelling up the mobile experience. Samsung’ s Mobile Gaming Hub is being redesigned as the central destination to game on Galaxy devices. Later in 2025, players can expect more ways to discover games across every genre, along with innovations that make the Mobile Gaming Hub more intuitive, connected, and social.
“ Nearly a year ago, Samsung officially commercialised our mobile cloud gaming platform in North America, and since then, it has quickly become a preferred distribution channel for our partners to reach
millions of Galaxy device owners,” said Seline Sangsook Han, EVP of service business team, mobile experience( MX) business at Samsung Electronics.“ With cloud-first features that allow players to instantly jump into games and smarter discovery tools, we’ re helping games and services reach new audiences, boost engagement, and improve retention. Now we’ re expanding that access to Europe.”
Samsung is set to deliver a next-generation redesigned Mobile Gaming Hub experience that will provide deeper personalisation, smarter tools, and new ways to connect with games and communities. Players can expect a more unified destination for all their mobile
gaming needs, including playing their favourite games, watching gameplay content, engaging with in-game communities, and using integrated AI tools to support gameplay and discovery.
Samsung’ s scaled expansion into Europe, paired with ongoing innovation across its mobile gaming experience, delivers a premium way to access top games for more users, offering an experience at scale not seen on other mobile platforms. This user-first approach, combined with direct distribution to millions of pre-loaded Galaxy devices and a competitive 80 / 20 revenue share model, unlocks a new level of visibility, profitability, and growth for Samsung’ s mobile partners.
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