The UK Space Agency has released a new suite of security awareness resources designed to help space sector organisations navigate government security policy, risk assessment, security clearance and classification. Published on 11 November 2025, the materials are part of the Unlocking Space programme led by the agency’s USG‑D (Unlocking Space for Government – Defence) and Security & Resilience teams, aiming to demystify requirements for companies engaging with the UK defence community.
What’s in the resource suite
- Clearance and Classification: guidance on UK government security clearance processes and handling information across classification levels.
- Risk Assessment Workshop: frameworks and practical steps to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks across missions and supply chains.
- Secure by Design (SbD) Resources Workshop: tools and approaches for embedding security controls from concept to operations.
- Secure by Design – Cultivating a Culture of Information Security: organisational practices to strengthen information governance and reduce human-factor vulnerabilities.
Resources are provided as HTML guides and downloadable PDFs drawn from in-person and online learning sessions delivered by UK Space Agency personnel. The page will be updated as the programme evolves.
Delivery format and access
The learning programme combines instructor-led sessions and self-serve materials to support a range of stakeholders, from primes to SMEs and research teams. Key artefacts from the workshops are publicly available, with accessibility requests supported through the resource page. Users can sign up for email alerts to receive updates when new materials are added.
Who should use it
The materials are intended for space sector stakeholders seeking to collaborate with government and defence customers, including organisations preparing to handle sensitive information, join secure supply chains or bid for classified work. The guidance is also relevant for teams building ground systems, satellite platforms or data services that must align with UK security policy.
Why it matters
As UK civil and defence space activities become more interconnected, consistent security practices are critical to protecting missions, infrastructure and data. The Unlocking Space resources promote a Secure by Design approach, enhance understanding of security clearance and classification, and provide practical risk assessment methods that can reduce project exposure and procurement friction.
What’s next
The UK Space Agency plans continued updates to the resource hub as new sessions run and additional guidance becomes available. Further information on the USG‑D team and Cyber Resilience in Space is linked from the page.
Source: UK Space Agency – Unlocking Space: Security Awareness Resources
Key takeaways
- Targeted training on government security policy, security clearance and classification for the space sector.
- Workshop materials covering risk assessment and Secure by Design are available in HTML and PDF.
- Delivered via in-person and online sessions, with ongoing updates to the resource library.
