Dr Paul Bate will step down as Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency by March 2026. The agency will merge with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Space Directorate, forming a new unit within DSIT. Recruitment for a new Director is underway. Bate led the agency for four and a half years, securing record investment and expanding national space funding initiatives. The merger retains the UK Space Agency name and brand. Officials praised his leadership in advancing UK space science, securing ESA investments, and fostering industry growth. The new Director will oversee civil space policy and delivery, working closely with Ministers to strengthen the UK’s position as a leading space nation.
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