The UK Space Agency has published its Corporate Plan 2025–26, outlining priorities, funding focus and delivery milestones for the next year. The plan sets out the work the agency aims to deliver across the 2025–26 period and provides an overview of its purpose, role and strategy.
What’s published
- Published: 30 September 2025
- Formats: HTML and PDF (1.28 MB), 40 pages
- Scope: overview of purpose and role, strategy, and key targets and milestones
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0
- Accessibility: alternative formats available on request
The full plan and supporting details are available on GOV.UK: UK Space Agency Corporate Plan 2025–26.
Why this matters for the UK space sector
Corporate plans provide a consolidated view of near-term priorities and delivery goals, helping industry, academia and investors align plans with government-backed activity. The 2025–26 plan is intended to clarify which areas the agency will prioritise over the coming year, how resources will be targeted, and what outcomes are expected against defined milestones.
For companies and research organisations, the plan offers visibility into upcoming timelines and program areas, informing bid strategies, partnership development and hiring plans. For the broader ecosystem, it provides insight into how public investment and policy will support national capability, commercialization and international collaboration in the year ahead.
Key areas to examine in the plan
- Funding priorities and expected delivery timelines for 2025–26 programmes
- Targets, milestones and performance indicators for measuring progress
- Opportunities and criteria relevant to industry participation and R&D
- Approaches to skills, supply chain resilience and regional growth
- Plans that may intersect with regulation, national infrastructure and international partnerships
Document access and details
- The plan is provided in HTML and as a 40-page PDF (1.28 MB).
- An accessibility contact is available for alternative formats.
- Content is released under the Open Government Licence v3.0 unless otherwise stated.
Next steps: Stakeholders typically review corporate plans to map out engagement windows, assess alignment with strategic roadmaps and prepare for upcoming competitions or calls. The 2025–26 plan frames activity for the upcoming period, with progress tracked against the published targets and milestones.
Further information, including the complete text of the plan and any updates, can be found on the official GOV.UK page: UK Space Agency Corporate Plan 2025–26.
