Uk Met Office

NSpOC Monthly Report: December 2025 Space Operations

The National Space Operations Centre issued its December 2025 monthly report covering space domain awareness activities. The report documented 52 uncontrolled re-entries (21% increase from November), a 7% rise in collision alerts for UK-licensed satellites (2,643 interactions), and a net addition of 383 objects to the US Satellite Catalogue bringing the total to 32,687. One fragmentation incident occurred in Low Earth Orbit. Space weather activity was lower with no solar radiation storms.

Joint Warning: Unsettled Weather and Flood Risk to Continue Until Mid-March

The Environment Agency and Met Office have issued a joint warning that unsettled weather will continue until mid-March 2026. Southwest England has experienced 216mm of rainfall, representing 184% of the long-term average, with approximately 29 square miles of Somerset Levels and Moors flooded. The Environment Agency has deployed 28 ultra-high volume pumps in Somerset with 60+ additional pumps across the region, installed temporary barriers on the Severn and Thames, and closed the Thames Barrier.

UK Space Operations Report, January 2026

The National Space Operations Centre published its monthly space operations report covering January 2026. The report documents routine space domain awareness activities including monitoring of 50 re-entering objects (39 satellites and 11 rocket bodies), 2,608 collision avoidance alerts for UK-licensed satellites, and a net addition of 177 objects to the Registered Space Objects catalogue. One fragmentation incident occurred in Graveyard Orbit with assessments ongoing. Increased space weather activity was observed throughout the month.

66 Re-Entries, 244 New Space Objects Monitored in February 2026

The National Space Operations Centre issued its February 2026 monthly report covering UK space protection activities. The period saw 66 re-entries (59 satellites, 6 rocket bodies, 1 debris), a net addition of 244 objects to the US Satellite Catalogue bringing the total to 33,165, and 2,117 collision avoidance alerts for UK-licensed satellites. No new fragmentation incidents were recorded, and space weather activity was reduced compared to January.

England Recovers From Drought as Heavy Rain Restores Water Levels

The National Drought Group confirmed on 23 March 2026 that all regions in England have recovered from drought status following four months of above-average rainfall. East Anglia became the final area to exit recovery status. Reservoir storage for England is at 95%, slightly above average for this time of year. However, officials warn that climate change will bring more rapid swings between drought and flooding. Water companies must finalise their statutory drought plans by end of March 2026.