To help everyone working within the remote sensing industry, we have collated useful links to partner organisations and documents which will provide you with information and support as you develop your business.

UK Organisations

Organisation	Description	Link
	ARPAS-UK is the professional body and trade association for the fast evolving RPAS industry, working on behalf of its members to influence regulation and promote safe operational best practice	ARPAS-UK Website
	The British Science Association (BSA) is a charity, founded in 1831 and incorporated by Royal Charter with the vision to work towards a world where science is at the heart of culture and society	BAS Website
	The Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG) is a special interest group of the Geological Society of London (GeolSoc) and the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc)	GRSG Website
	The Met Office collects and makes sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology for the benefit of mankind – and the planet	Met Office Website
	RAL Space is an integral part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) carrying out world-class space research and technology development with involvement in over 210 space missions	RAL Space Website
	The Satellite Applications Catapult helps organisations make use of, and benefit from, satellite technologies, and bring together multi-disciplinary teams to generate ideas and solutions in an open innovation environment	Sat Apps Website
	Space4Climate is a public-private-academic partnership working collaboratively to ensure a seamless supply chain for climate data from space	Space 4 Climate Website
	SPRINT (SPace Research and Innovation Network for Technology) provides support to SMEs, helping them to compete and grow using space technologies and applications	SPRINT
	The UK Space Agency is responsible for all strategic decisions on the UK civil space programme and provide a clear, single voice for UK space ambitions	UK Space Agency Website

International Organisations

Organisation	Description	Link
	The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is responsible for advancing the knowledge of space through science and using its discoveries for the good of Canadians and all of humanity	CSA Website
	CEOS ensures international coordination of civil space-based Earth observation programs and promotes exchange of data to optimize societal benefit and inform decision making for securing a prosperous and sustainable future for humankind	CEOS Website
	Earth Observation Australia is a community group for ALL people who collect and use earth observation data in Australia to have a forum to present and discuss their activities and define their needs for support from industry, academia and government	EOA Website
	The mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world	ESA Website
	The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental organization working to improve the availability, access and use of Earth observations for the benefit of society	GEO – Group on Earth Observations
	Geoscience Australia is Australia’s pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation and trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia, applying science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia	Geoscience Australia
	The Indian Space Research Organisation exists to harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.	ISRO Australia
	The Earth Observatory’s mission is to share with the public the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models	NASA Earth Observatory Website
	The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans and coasts	NOAA Website
	SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies	SANSA Website
	The National Space Centre of Ireland undertakes space and communications related consultancy and Research and Development both for their own purposes and on a contract basis for third parties	National Space Centre Ireland Website
	The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space	UNOOSA Website
	The Xerra Earth Observation Institute (Xerra) will help drive regional economic growth by enabling access to existing and new satellite and other Earth observation data. /td>	XERRA Website

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