Darwin attends launch of UK Autonomous and Connected Earth network

On 27 March, the Satellite Applications Catapult launched the UK Autonomous and Connected Earth (UK-ACE) Connected Capability Network (CCN). Darwin was delighted to attend the kick-off, which took place at the Catapult’s headquarters at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

Founded in 2013, the Satellite Applications Catapult works to support and advance the UK space sector. It aims to encourage new ideas and help guide satellite applications from research to reality.

This is the Satellite Applications Catapult’s second CCN, following the UK Earth Observation Network for Sustainability, which was launched in 2023. The purpose of these networks is to bring together organisations from across the space sector, enabling them to achieve new heights together. The UK-ACE CCN will host events and activities to encourage collaboration, and we’re looking forward to seeing the results.

We’re enthusiastic about the potential of collaborative projects like these CCNs, as Darwin was originally founded five years ago with a strong belief in the power of working together. In our work with satellite communications, we’ve already made strides by working with other space sector players such as ESA, UKSA, Hispasat and the Satellite Applications Catapult itself. Darwin’s remote control centre, where we research the remote operation of connected vehicles, is located in the Catapult building.

The two self-driving shuttles of the Darwin Autonomous Shuttle service were present at the event, and attendees were welcome to board. This shuttle service, established with the help of Darwin’s partners, demonstrates what can be achieved through collaboration. With the UK-ACE CCN aiming to support the integration of space technology into daily life in many areas, including transportation, we may be seeing new advances in the world of connected vehicles soon.

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