About
The National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) science helps save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure. For over a century, we have worked with industry to encourage innovation and translate scientific expertise into economic prosperity, skilled employment and improved quality of life.
In this digital age, our world-leading measurement science provides confidence in data and enables innovation and international trade to flourish. We develop the metrology required to ensure the timely and successful deployment of new technologies.
SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Satellite technologyOptical systemsSmall scale satellites
SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Earth Observation
TEST & MEASUREMENT
Sensors