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title: UKSA makes moves to cut red tape.
description: UKSA to become part of DSIT in April 2026. BlackSky signs a contract extension with HEO. Ursa Space receives funding from Sumitomo Corporation. And more.
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# [UKSA makes moves to cut red tape.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/588)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Aug 20, 2025 7:51:00 PM

Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) to become part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by April 2026. BlackSky has signed a seven-figure contract with HEO to provide fully-automated low-latency non-Earth imaging services for defense, intelligence and commercial use. Ursa Space Systems has announced a strategic investment from Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, and more.

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