One project will explore the potential for a space observatory and planetarium to be established in Snowdonia, taking advantage of the area being part of the most extensive dark skies reserve in the UK.
Another will look at how space technology could be used to tackle water leakage and monitor coastal erosion and stability in Cornwall.
The projects will harness space-enabled technology to address local priorities, such as using Earth observation data to improve local public services and help engineering companies access the UK’s growing space markets.
Science minister Michelle Donelan said: “This funding will help link local clusters to valuable networks of innovators and investors, showcasing the strengths of the UK space sector to international investors and levelling up the economy.”
Donelan began heading the newly-created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology last week after a cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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