UK awards space surveillance contracts to Spaceflux

by Sophie Jenkins
London, UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2025

Spaceflux Ltd has secured all three of the UK government's major multimillion-pound, multiyear contracts for space surveillance and tracking data, confirming its role at the center of the nation's orbital intelligence efforts. The UK Space Agency and UK Ministry of Defence awarded the deals under the National Space Operations Centre framework to provide surveillance across multiple orbital regimes.

Two of the contracts extend existing surveillance and tracking work for the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, maintaining Spaceflux as the primary domestic supplier of sovereign optical data on objects in orbit. The awards are intended to strengthen the UK's ability to monitor and protect its satellites as traffic in orbit grows and strategic competition and hostile activity in space increase.

Under the three contracts, Spaceflux will deliver persistent coverage from low Earth orbit through geostationary orbit and beyond, combining routine monitoring of priority UK spacecraft with rapid tasking when collisions, breakups, or unexpected manoeuvres occur. Data from the company's optical telescope network, which includes Short-Wave Infrared imaging for day and night tracking, will flow directly into BOREALIS, the space command-and-control and digital backbone system used by the National Space Operations Centre.

To broaden the sensor mix, Spaceflux is leading a consortium that adds multiple sensing methods to its existing network. Partners Safran and GMV provide passive radio-frequency sensing, Look Up contributes radar systems, EOS supplies laser ranging, and Optera adds neuromorphic sensors, enabling cross-checked, multi-sensor tracking that is designed to remain robust against spoofing, signal loss, or sensor degradation.

The combined network is supported by Spaceflux's CORTEX analytics platform, which applies artificial intelligence to detect anomalies, characterize object behavior, and generate predictive insight on orbital activity. The integrated system is intended to underpin a joint civil and military space domain awareness capability for the UK, supporting coordinated responses to hazards and protecting space infrastructure used for communications, navigation, and defence.

"Being reselected for the MoD and UKSA contracts marks a major milestone in Spaceflux's evolution from a pioneering startup to a trusted operational partner for national space security. By combining advanced optical systems, AI analytics, and multi-sensor integration, we're transforming how orbital activity is tracked and understood. Our technology enables the UK to detect, analyse, and respond to events in real time - delivering the precision, resilience, and independence modern space operations demand. This achievement reflects the strength of our team and our mission to provide the intelligence that keeps space secure, transparent, and sustainable." said Marco Rocchetto, CEO and Co-founder of Spaceflux.

"Our partnership with Spaceflux strengthens the UK's optical ability to monitor and protect our space assets. By integrating this advanced sensor network into the National Space Operations Centre, we are enhancing our resilience and ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of responsible and secure space operations." said Angus Stewart, Head of the National Space Operations Centre.

"Dynamic space operations, executed recently in partnership with our allies, have further underlined the importance of accurate, timely and reliable observation data. The integration of Spaceflux's optical sensors with the NSpOC's analytical systems enhances our ability to detect threats and defend our interests in the Space domain." said Group Captain Nick Bewley, Programme Director for the National Space Operations Centre military capability.

Spaceflux states that, with these awards, it becomes the UK's front-line provider of orbital intelligence and expands its role in international space safety. The company positions its sovereign sensor network and AI analytics as tools to help governments and operators monitor, forecast, and respond to activity in orbit and to support safer and more sustainable space operations.