know.space – Evaluation of Civil Space Domain Awareness Activities, Dec 2024

The main topic of the report is the evaluation of the civil elements of the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) program in the UK, associated with the activities of the UK Space Agency (UKSA).

The report focuses on the preliminary stages of operations of the National Space Operations Center (NSpOC) and analyzes their effectiveness and impact on the provision of national SDA services. It includes efforts in space surveillance and tracking (SST) and space situational awareness (SSA) in the civil sphere. Key findings are based on primary and secondary research, including 31 interviews with stakeholders from industry, government, and academia.